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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Swedish Antarctic expedition
2022 year| Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring | 12 g | 28.4 mm |
| Issuer | South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2022 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (2000-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#343437 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
The coin features the Antarctic ship and its leader Otto Nordenskjold.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HEROIC AGE OF ANTARCTIC EXPLORATION
ANTARCTIC
SWEDISH
ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION
1901 - 1903
TWO POUNDS
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration, a series of four coins:British Antarctic Territory, and South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the Swedish Antarctic Expedition, which was a groundbreaking scientific expedition led by Sir Ernest Shackleton in 1901-1903. The expedition aimed to study the region's geology, biology, and meteorology, and it resulted in significant discoveries that contributed to our understanding of the Antarctic environment. The coin's design features an image of the expedition's ship, the Endurance, and the surrounding landscape, highlighting the challenges and achievements of the expedition.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 PM | 2022 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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