4 Pounds - Elizabeth II Terra Nova Expedition
2012 year| Gold (.9999) (24 carat) | 1.24 g | 13.92 mm |
| Issuer | British Antarctic Territory (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2012 |
| Value | 4 Pounds 4 GBP = USD 5.24 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1991-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) (24 carat) |
| Weight | 1.24 g |
| Diameter | 13.92 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#318851 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
£4
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate 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 expedition's ship, the Terra Nova, and the obverse bears an image of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists and enthusiasts of Antarctic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 PM | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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