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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Imperial Trans-Antarctic expedition; Silver
2022 year| Silver (.999) (Gold plated outer ring) | 12 g | 28.4 mm |
| Issuer | South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2022 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (2000-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) (Gold plated outer ring) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#343436 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The coin shows the moment the James Caird arrived on South Georgia and marked the beginning or the end of the famous rescue mission to save the crew of Endurance.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HEROIC AGE OF ANTARCTIC EXPLORATION
IMPERIAL TRANS-ANTARCTIC
EXPEDITION
1914 - 1917
TWO POUNDS
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration, a series of four coins:British Antarctic Territory, and South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, which was a pioneering expedition led by Sir Ernest Shackleton in 1914-1917. The expedition aimed to cross the Antarctic continent from coast to coast, but it was abandoned due to the outbreak of World War I. Despite this, the expedition's heroic efforts and Shackleton's leadership have become legendary in the history of Antarctic exploration. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and an image of the expedition's ship, the Endurance, which was trapped and crushed by ice during the expedition. The coin's gold-plated outer ring and silver composition add to its unique and collectible nature.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 PM | 195 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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