South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II, 2008
Royal Air Force
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Information
Country
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
Currency
Pound sterling
(2000 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II
Year
2008
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
28.28
Diameter (mm)
38.61
Thickness (mm)
3.2
Description
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II from South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. Issued in 2008. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 38.61 mm and weighs 28.28 g.
- Obverse
- For 90 years since its founding in 1918, the Royal Air Force has defended and protected the UK and its overseas interests. And now, on the occasion of the RAF The obverse of the coin features a fine effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
- Reverse
- The coin depicts an RAF Hercules flying over South Georgia dropping supplies and equipment.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 PM | — |
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