South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II, 2007
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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
2007
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
28.28
Diameter (mm)
38.61
Description
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II from South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. Issued in 2007. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 38.61 mm and weighs 28.28 g.
- Obverse
- Effigy of queen Elizabeth II facing right, date to the right
- 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.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 PM | — | € 16,00 |
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