2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Red-footed booby; Titanium
2019 year| Titanium (.990) (Red) | 10 g | 36.1 mm |
| Issuer | British Indian Ocean Territory (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2019 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (2008-date) |
| Composition | Titanium (.990) (Red) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 36.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#308475 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
The design on the reverse of the coin features an adult Red-footed booby with its chick. Which has been produced in stunning Red Titanium.
Script: Latin
Lettering: £2
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Red-footed booby is a large seabird which, as its name suggests, has red feet. Found extensively in tropical areas, it is particularly apt that this magnificent bird features on the new Titanium issue released on behalf of the British Indian Ocean Territory.This particular bird is the smallest member of the booby family at about 70cm in height but they are very powerful and agile fliers, although their take-off and landing skills leave a lot to be desired. They are amazing divers and plummet into the sea at high speeds in order to catch their prey which consists of small fish and squid. The Red-Footed Booby breeds on islands in most tropical oceans but when it is not breeding it spends most of its time at sea so is very rarely seen outside of the breeding colonies.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design of the Red-footed booby, a bird species native to the British Indian Ocean Territory, on its reverse side. The coin's design is made of Titanium, a rare and durable metal, which gives the coin a distinctive red color and adds to its collectibility.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 PM | 7500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Red-footed booby; Titanium) 2019 coin.
