2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Queen Elizabeth Land; Gold
2013 year| Gold (.9999) (24 carat) | 0.5 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | British Antarctic Territory (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2013 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1991-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) (24 carat) |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#319394 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cameo of Q.E. II withing 'V' shape border on map of Antarctica, depicting Queen Elizabeth Land, legend above, value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
QUEEN ELIZABETH LAND
PM
£2
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation, and its design features a portrait of the Queen wearing the Imperial State Crown, which is adorned with over 3,000 precious stones.
