British Indian Ocean Territory 4 Pounds - Elizabeth II, 2018

The Siren

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country British Indian Ocean Territory British Indian Ocean Territory
Currency Pound sterling (2008 – 9999)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 4 Pounds - Elizabeth II
Year 2018
Ruler Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
Composition Silver (.999) (Antique finish)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled (high relief)
Weight (g) 62.21
Diameter (mm) 50

Description

4 Pounds - Elizabeth II from British Indian Ocean Territory. Issued in 2018. Struck in Silver (.999) (Antique finish). Measures 50 mm and weighs 62.21 g.

Obverse
Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, legend around with date.
Reverse
A Siren sitting on the rocks playing her harp. The skulls that can be seen around her on the rocks represent the sailors that had previously been lured and their ships wrecked. The latest ship to be attracted to the wonderful music can be seen in the background.
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage unc Comment Frequency
2018 PM 650 € 120,00 High relief; Hand finished

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