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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Terra Nova Expedition
2012 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | British Antarctic Territory (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2012 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1991-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#47740 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 65% |
Reverse
An image of his ship the Terra Nova, with explorers working and penguins in the foreground. A cameo of Captain Scott appears above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CENTENARY OF CAPTAIN SCOTT'S TERRA NOVA EXPEDITION
PM
• £2 •
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Terra Nova Expedition, a British expedition led by Robert Falcon Scott that explored Antarctica in 1910-1913. The coin's design features an image of the Terra Nova ship and the expedition's team members, along with the inscription "Terra Nova Expedition 1910-1913" and the dates "1912" and "2012" to mark the centenary of the expedition.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 PM | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Terra Nova Expedition) 2012 coin.
