2 Pounds (Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition) – British Antarctic Territory
Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: Centenary of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition
Series: Trans-Antarctic Expedition
United Kingdom
Context
Year: 2015
Country: United Kingdom 
Issuer: British Antarctic Territory
Ruler: Elizabeth II
Currency:
(since 1991)
Total mintage: 50,000
Material
Diameter: 38.6 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 clipboard14
Numista: #85528
Value
Exchange value: 2 GBP = $2.71
Inflation-adjusted value: 2.86 GBP
Obverse
Description:
Queen Elizabeth II facing right, legend and date encircling.
Inscription:
BRITISH ANTARTIC TERRITORY 2015
IRB
IRB
Translation:
BRITISH ANTARCTIC TERRITORY 2015
IRB
IRB
Script: Latin
Language: English
Engraver: Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse
Description:
Shackleton's portrait carved into an iceberg overlooks the trapped Endurance.
Inscription:
CENTENARY OF THE IMPERIAL TRANS-ATLANTIC EXPEDITION
PM
£2
PM
£2
Script: Latin
Edge
Reeded
Categories
| Person> Explorer |
| Geography> Sea |
| Transportation> Watercraft |
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Pobjoy Mint | (PM) |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | PM | 50,000 | BU |
💎 Extremely Rare