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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Swedish Antarctic expedition; Silver
2022 year| Silver (.999) (Gold plated outer 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 | Silver (.999) (Gold plated outer ring) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#343438 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 100th anniversary of the Swedish Antarctic Expedition, which was led by Sir Douglas Mawson and took place from 1911 to 1914. The expedition was significant because it marked the first time that humans wintered on the Antarctic continent, and it also led to important scientific discoveries, including the discovery of the Antarctic ice sheet's shape and the existence of the South Magnetic Pole. The coin's design features an image of the expedition's ship, the "Aurora," and the obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 PM | 195 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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