2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (The Sperm whale; Silver) 2016 front 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (The Sperm whale; Silver) 2016 back
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (The Sperm whale; Silver) 2016 photo
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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II The Sperm whale; Silver

2016 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.6 mm
Description
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
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#80673
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

The Sperm Whale (Physeter Macrocephalus), or Cachalot.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TWO
POUNDS

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design of a sperm whale, which is not a common motif on coins. The design was created to highlight the importance of protecting marine life and the conservation efforts in the British Antarctic Territory. The coin's design also includes the inscription "British Antarctic Territory" and the year of issue, "2016."

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2016 PM 10000 - - - - - -

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