South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II, 2018
Sapphire Coronation
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
2018
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Gold plated copper-nickel (sapphire inset)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
28.28
Diameter (mm)
38.6
Thickness (mm)
3
Description
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II from South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. Issued in 2018. Struck in Gold plated copper-nickel (sapphire inset). Measures 38.6 mm and weighs 28.28 g.
- Obverse
- Effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II produced exclusively by Pobjoy Mint
- Reverse
- Three cherubs with swords surround a large crown, inset with a small sapphire. Above is the legend "HM Queen Elizabeth II" and below is the face value flanked by the year of the Queen's coronation (1953) and the year of mintage (2018).
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 PM | 1K | Uncirculated 5 Coin Set |
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