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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II H.M.S. Beagle
1985 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Jersey (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1985 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 JEP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#20733 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 61% |
Reverse
The destroyer H.M.S. Beagle sailing left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BAILIWICK OF JERSEY
H.M.S. BEAGLE LIBEATION 9 MAY
1945 - 1985
TWO POUNDS
H30
Edge
Smooth with inscription
Lettering: OUR DEAR CHANNEL ISLANDS WILL ALSO BE FREED TODAY
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 150th anniversary of the voyage of the HMS Beagle, a British ship that played a significant role in the history of science, particularly in the field of evolutionary biology. The coin's design depicts an image of the HMS Beagle, along with a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, and the inscription "H.M.S. Beagle 1835-1985." This coin is a rare and collectible item that would be of interest to coin collectors, history buffs, and those interested in the history of science.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (H.M.S. Beagle) 1985 coin.
