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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton
2001 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2001 |
| 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 | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#43462 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 69% |
Reverse
Ship with cameo of Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SIR ERNEST HENRY SHACKLETON
ENDURANCE
PM
· TWO POUNDS ·
Edge
Reeded
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton, a British explorer who led three British expeditions to the Antarctic, including the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, which aimed to cross the Antarctic continent from coast to coast. The coin was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Shackleton's birth.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 PM | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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