2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Sir Ernest Shackleton) 2004 front 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Sir Ernest Shackleton) 2004 back
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Sir Ernest Shackleton) 2004 photo
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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Sir Ernest Shackleton

2004 year
Silver (.925) 28.2800 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
2004
Value
2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62
Currency
Pound sterling (2000-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.2800 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#162212
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Sir Ernest Shackleton and icebound ship

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates Sir Ernest Shackleton's Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, which took place from 1914 to 1917. The coin's design features a portrait of Shackleton and the expedition's ship, the Endurance, which was trapped and crushed by pack ice in the Antarctic. The coin's silver content and unique design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2004 PM 10000 - - - - - -

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