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2 Pounds – South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: James Cook

United Kingdom

Context

Year: 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Issuer: South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Pound sterling

(since 2000)

Material

Diameter: 38.6 mm

Weight: 28.28 g

Silver weight: 25.92 g

Thickness: 3 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 91.67% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #36a

Numista: #83992

Value

Exchange value: 2 GBP = $2.69

Bullion value: $77.58

Inflation-adjusted value: 3.70 GBP

Obverse

Description:

Bust of Elizabeth II

Inscription:

SOUTH GEORGIA & SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS

2007

IRB

Script: Latin

Engraver: Ian Rank-Broadley

Reverse

Description:

Captain Cook bust with ship behind.

Inscription:

1728 JAMES COOK 1779

ADVENTURE · DISCOVERY

ENDEAVOUR · RESOLUTION

TWO POUNDS

PM

Script: Latin

Edge

Milled

Mints

Name	Mark
Pobjoy Mint	(PM)

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2007	PM	—	Proof

Navigation: Non-circulating coins from South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

2 Pounds

2007