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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Shackleton-Rowett Expedition

2021 year
Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring 12 g 28.4 mm
Description
Issuer
Jersey (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2021
Value
2 Pounds 2 JEP = USD 2.62
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring
Weight
12 g
Diameter
28.4 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#312159
Rarity index
74%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: ERNEST SHACKLETON •100 YEARS OF POLAR EXPLORATION

Engraver: David Young

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the Shackleton-Rowett Expedition, which was a British expedition led by Sir Ernest Shackleton that aimed to circumnavigate Antarctica in 1921-1922. The coin's design features an image of the expedition's ship, the Quest, and the obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin's bimetallic composition, with a copper-nickel center in a nickel brass ring, adds to its unique features.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2021  9995 - - - - - -

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