2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Oldest Reigning Monarch; Silver Proof Issue
2008 year| Silver (.925) | 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 | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#55804 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II becoming the oldest reigning monarch in British history, a record she broke in 2008. The coin's design features a portrait of the Queen, along with an image of the South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, and the inscription "Oldest Reigning Monarch" in recognition of this achievement.
