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2 Pounds (Scott's Terra Nova Expedition) – British Antarctic Territory

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 100th Anniversary of the Scott's Terra Nova Expedition

United Kingdom

Context

Year: 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Issuer: British Antarctic Territory

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Pound sterling

(since 1991)

Total mintage: 50,000

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: #6

Numista: #47740

Value

Exchange value: 2 GBP = $2.71

Inflation-adjusted value: 3.11 GBP

Obverse

Description:

Queen Elizabeth II facing right, legend and date encircling.

Inscription:

BRITISH ANTARCTIC TERRITORY 2012

IRB

Translation:

BRITISH ANTARCTIC TERRITORY 2012
IRELAND

Script: Latin

Languages: English, Irish

Engraver: Ian Rank-Broadley

Reverse

Description:

Captain Scott's Terra Nova, with explorers at work and penguins nearby. A cameo of Scott overlooks the scene.

Inscription:

CENTENARY OF CAPTAIN SCOTT'S TERRA NOVA EXPEDITION

PM

• £2 •

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Pobjoy Mint	(PM)

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2012	PM	50,000	BU

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