South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II, 2022
Imperial Trans-Antarctic expedition
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
2022
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 South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. Issued in 2022. 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 shows the moment the James Caird arrived on South Georgia and marked the beginning or the end of the famous rescue mission to save the crew of Endurance.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 PM | 2K | € 6,50 | Prooflike |
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