2 Pounds – British Indian Ocean Territory
Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: First commemorative coin of the British Indian Ocean Territory
United Kingdom
Context
Year: 2009
Country: United Kingdom 
Issuer: British Indian Ocean Territory
Ruler: Elizabeth II
Currency:
(since 2008)
Material
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Weight: 28.28 g
Shape: Round
Composition: Copper-nickel
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
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References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard1
Numista: #13470
Value
Exchange value: 2 GBP = $2.71
Inflation-adjusted value: 3.41 GBP
Obverse
Description:
Queen Elizabeth II facing right, legend and date encircling.
Inscription:
ELIZABETH II • 2009 • BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY •
IRB
IRB
Translation:
ELIZABETH II • 2009 • BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY •
IRB
IRB
Script: Latin
Language: English
Engraver: Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse
Description:
British Indian Ocean Territory coat of arms.
Inscription:
FIRST COMMEMORATIVE COIN OF THE BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY
IN TUTELA NOSTRA
LIMURIA
PM
£2
IN TUTELA NOSTRA
LIMURIA
PM
£2
Script: Latin
Edge
Reeded
Categories
| Animal> Turtle or tortoise |
| Symbols> Coat of Arms |
| Symbol> Flag |
| Symbol> Crown |
| Person> Monarch |
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Pobjoy Mint | (PM) |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | PM | — | BU |
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