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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II The manta ray; Titanium
2018 year| Titanium (.990) (Dark blue) | 10 g | 36.1 mm |
| Issuer | British Indian Ocean Territory (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2018 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (2008-date) |
| Composition | Titanium (.990) (Dark blue) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 36.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#154801 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Manta ray skimming above the coral covered ocean floor followed by a group of Remoras.
Script: Latin
Lettering: £2
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Manta rays are found circumtropically in warm, temperate waters and are large rays with triangular pectoral fins, horn-shaped cephalic fins and gaping forward-facing mouths. They are pelagic filter feeders that consume large quantities of Zooplankton which they collect by swimming mouth-open through the water.Manta rays are gentle giants that, despite their huge size, (up to 7m across!!) pose no risk to humans. This is in contradiction to Sting rays which can deliver a nasty sting. Humans in fact are the greatest risk to the rays and they are now considered vulnerable due to overfishing. They often get tangled in nets as they are unable to swim backwards. Once entangled, they drown due to their constant requirement of flushing oxygen rich water over their gills.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is made of Titanium, which is a rare and durable metal that is often used in high-tech applications, such as in aerospace and medical implants. The use of Titanium gives the coin a unique dark blue color and adds to its collectibility.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 PM | 7500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (The manta ray; Titanium) 2018 coin.
