2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Queen on horseback) 2006 front 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Queen on horseback) 2006 back
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Queen on horseback) 2006 photo
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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Queen on horseback

2006 year
Copper-nickel 28.28 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2006
Value
2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62
Currency
Pound sterling (2000-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#398469
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Queen on horseback taking part in Trooping of the Colour ceremony

Script: Latin

Lettering:
80 years
PM
£2

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Repeat design of the famous 5 Shillings commemorative of the Coronation of Elizabeth II on 1953
N#5749
and the 25 New Pence commemorative of the silver jubilee on 1977
N#13825

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design of Queen Elizabeth II on horseback, which is not commonly seen on other coins.