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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II International Polar Year
2007 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2007 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (2000-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#43210 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Sir Ernest Shackleton with boat, dogs and sled on the ice.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2007 - INTERNATIONAL POLAR YEAR - 2008
SIR ERNEST SHACKLETON
· TWO POUNDS ·
PM
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the International Polar Year, which was a collaborative scientific program focused on studying the Earth's polar regions. The coin's design features an image of the RRS James Clark Ross, a British research ship that played a significant role in many polar expeditions, including the British National Antarctic Expedition led by Sir Vivian Fuchs in 1953-54. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, who was the head of the Commonwealth at the time of the coin's issuance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 PM | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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