2 Pounds - Elizabeth II The emperor penguin
2016 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | British Antarctic Territory (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1991-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#85532 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
A group of Emperor Penguins swimming in the Antarctic waters with other penguins sliding into the ocean from an ice pack.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TWO POUNDS
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) is the tallest and heaviest of all living penguin species and is unique to the Antarctic territory. It is also the only animal to inhabit the open ice of Antarctica during the winter, trekking 50-120 kilometres over the ice to breeding colonies. The male and female are similar in plumage and size with black dorsal sides and head, a white belly, pale yellow breast and bright yellow ear patches. The female lays a single egg which is incubated by the male while the female returns to the sea to feed.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of an emperor penguin, which is the largest species of penguin, on the reverse side. The emperor penguin is native to Antarctica and is known for its distinctive black and white coloring, as well as its impressive size, reaching heights of up to 45 inches (114 cm) and weighing up to 90 pounds (41 kg). The coin's design was created by artist and naturalist, Robert Farkas, and it is a unique and beautiful representation of this magnificent bird.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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| 2016 PM | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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