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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Hunt the Wren
2018 year| Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring | 12 g | 28.4 mm |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2018 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 IMP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#154084 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 43% |
Reverse
Wren amongst branches, with the Isle of Man Treskele symbol just above the wren's tail, legend around, denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SHELG YN DREAN ·
HUNT THE WREN
2 POUNDS
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Hunt the Wren is a traditional custom carried out on the Isle of Man on St Stephen's Day. It is when a group of people travel around villages and towns singing and dancing a traditional song and dance around a decorated wren pole.This coin perfectly illustrates this custom.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Isle of Man 2 Pound coin featuring Elizabeth II (Hunt the Wren) 2018 is that it has a unique bimetallic design, with a copper-nickel center surrounded by a nickel brass ring. This distinctive design feature adds to the coin's collectibility and sets it apart from other coins in circulation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Hunt the Wren) 2018 coin.
