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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II King Penguin
| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 2011-2012 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (2000-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3.21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#27947 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 67% |
Reverse
2 Penguins, a mother with a kid, denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KING PENGUIN
frozen planet
£2 PM
Edge
Reeded
Comment
King Penguin (Binomial Name: Aptenodytes patagonicus) are the second largest penguin in size.Frozen planet indicates the South Atlantic (specially Antarctica) the natural home for these penguins.
Interesting fact
The King Penguin coin from South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a King Penguin on the other. It's a non-circulating coin, meaning it's not meant to be used as regular currency, but rather as a collector's item. The coin is made of copper-nickel and weighs 28.28 grams. One interesting fact about this coin is that it has a very low mintage, with only 10,000 coins produced, making it a rare and valuable addition to any coin collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 PM | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (King Penguin) 2011-2012 coin.
