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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Oldest Reigning Monarch
2008 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 | 2008 |
| 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#54673 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Four effigies of Her Majesty as featured on coins throughout her reign, including the 1953-1967 effigy by Mary Gillick, the 1968-1984 effigy by Arnold Machin, the 1985-1997 effigy by Raphael Maklouf and the present day effigy by Ian Rank-Broadley
Script: Latin
Lettering:
OLDEST REIGNING BRITISH MONARCH
PM
£2
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's record-breaking reign as the oldest reigning monarch in British history, a title she held until her death in 2022. The coin's design features a portrait of the Queen on one side and a depiction of the South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands on the other. The coin's mintage was limited to 10,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 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 (Oldest Reigning Monarch) 2008 coin.
