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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Hercules and the Cerberus
2000 year| Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring | 12 g | 28.4 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2000 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GIP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#14629 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Cerberus
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE LABOURS OF HERCULES
CERBERUS
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the mythological story of Hercules and the Cerberus. The coin's obverse side depicts a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse side features an image of Hercules wrestling with the three-headed dog Cerberus, which is a symbol of Gibraltar. This design was created by the artist John Mills and was specifically chosen to highlight the territory's rich cultural heritage and history.
