British Indian Ocean Territory 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II, 2021
The Falcon of the Plantagenets
Information
Country
British Indian Ocean Territory
British Indian Ocean Territory
Currency
Pound sterling
(2008 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II
Year
2021
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
12
Diameter (mm)
28.4
Description
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II from British Indian Ocean Territory. Issued in 2021. Struck in Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring. Measures 28.4 mm and weighs 12 g.
- Obverse
- Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, legend around with date.
- Reverse
- The coin features The Falcon of the Plantagenets. As a symbol of freedom and victory, The Falcon of the Plantagenets is passed to the Queen through Edward III, who used it first from the House of Plantagenet as his badge due to this love of hawking.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 PM | 2.8K | € 26,00 | Prooflike |
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