© Andre Araujo
© Andre Araujo
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Trans-Antarctic Expedition
2007 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2007 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (2000-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#74079 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
The coin depicts Sir Ernest Shackleton and his crew stranded aboard an ice floe. It’s New Years Eve 1914 and with absence of any sort of other celebrations, the crew are being entertained by the captivating Aurora Australis – the bright glow observed in the night sky in Polar Regions.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TRANS-ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION
AURORA AUSTRALIS
· TWO POUNDS ·
PM
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Trans-Antarctic Expedition, led by Sir Vivian Fuchs, which was the first expedition to cross Antarctica using only skis and kites for transportation. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and an image of the expedition's route, along with the dates 1957-2007.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 PM | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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