Isle of Man 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II, 2000 – 2003

2 Pounds - Elizabeth II from Isle of Man. Issued from 2000 to 2003. Struck in Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring. Measures 28.4 mm and weighs 12 g.

Obverse

Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain tiara, legend around

Reverse

The cross can be seen in Kirk Andreas, Isle of Man. It has two carved sides depicting the transition between pagan and Christian beliefs. The image on the coin illustrates Christian symbolism of a figure with book, cross, fish and defeated serpent. Thorwald’s cross is one of more than 100 Viking Age carved crosses found in the Isle of Man.

Edge

Milled