FJPB

2 Pounds (Discovery of Antarctica) – British Antarctic Territory

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 200th Anniversary of the Discovery of Antarctica

United Kingdom

Context

Year: 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Issuer: British Antarctic Territory

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Pound sterling

(since 1991)

Total mintage: 4,040

Material

Diameter: 28.4 mm

Weight: 12 g

Thickness: 2.5 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Bimetallic (Copper-nickel center, Nickel brass ring)

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #41

Numista: #235313

Value

Exchange value: 2 GBP = $2.71

Inflation-adjusted value: 2.55 GBP

Obverse

Description:

Queen Elizabeth II facing right, legend and date encircling.

Inscription:

BRITISH ANTARCTIC TERRITORY

• 2020 •

PM

Translation:

BRITISH ANTARCTIC TERRITORY

• 2020 •

PM

Script: Latin

Language: English

Reverse

Description:

The 'Williams' ship with a map of Antarctica behind it.

Inscription:

200 YEARS DISCOVERY OF ANTARCTICA

• TWO POUNDS •

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Pobjoy Mint	(PM)

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2020	PM	2,020	Proof
2020	PM	2,020	Prooflike

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