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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Nimrod Expedition
2009 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 | 2009 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (2000-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#39690 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Sailing ship stuck in ice with crew and flag on the ice.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE NIMROD EXPEDITION 1907-1909
PM
£2
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the Nimrod Expedition, which was a British expedition led by Sir Ernest Shackleton that aimed to reach the South Pole in 1907-1909. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and an image of the expedition's ship, the Nimrod, in the background.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 PM | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Nimrod Expedition) 2009 coin.
