Pobjoy Mint Ltd.

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:

Pound sterling

(since 2008)

Total mintage: 10,000

Material

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Weight: 28.28 g

Silver weight: 26.16 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

OBVERSE ↑

⟳

flip

REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #1a

Numista: #318137

Value

Exchange value: 2 GBP = $2.71

Bullion value: $76.01

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

Translation:

ELIZABETH II • 2009 • BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY •
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

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Pobjoy Mint	(PM)

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2009	PM	10,000	Proof

Navigation: Non-circulating coins from British Indian Ocean Territory

2 Pounds

2009