South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II, 2015
Discovery of South Georgia
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
2015
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
28.28
Diameter (mm)
38.6
Description
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II from South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. Issued in 2015. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 38.6 mm and weighs 28.28 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Queen Elizabeth II in tiara right
- Reverse
- Captain Cook’s ship "HMS Resolution" in the waters of Antarctica. A large iceberg can be seen in the background with a sailor from the ship hacking at a smaller iceberg in the foreground to obtain water for "HMS Resolution".
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 PM | — |
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