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2 Pounds – Ascension Island

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: International Year of the Scout

United Kingdom

Context

Year: 1983

Country: United Kingdom

Issuer: Ascension Island

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Pound

(since 1976)

Total mintage: 4,000

Material

Weight: 15.98 g

Gold weight: 14.65 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 91.7% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #5

Numista: #106456

Value

Bullion value: $2441.09

Obverse

Description:

Bust of Elizabeth II facing right.

Inscription:

QUEEN ELIZABETH II • ASCENSION ISLAND

• 2 POUNDS •

Script: Latin

Designer: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Description:

Scout surveying the landscape.

Inscription:

YEAR OF THE SCOUT

1982 - 1983

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1983	—	2,000
1983	—	2,000	Proof

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