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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Queen on horseback
2006 yearCopper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
Issuer | South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (British Overseas Territories) |
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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 |
Numista | N#398469 |
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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.