British Antarctic Territory 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Terra Nova Expedition Gold (2012)
Circulating version: 2012 British Antarctic Territory 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Terra Nova Expedition
| Country | British Antarctic Territory |
| Year | 2012 |
| Denomination | 2 Pounds |
| Face value | £2 |
| Mintage | 10,000 |
| Mint | Pobjoy Mint · Tadworth |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) (24 carat) (1000/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 0.500g · 0.0161 t oz |
| Diameter | 11.0mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Ian Rank-Broadley |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Tags | commemorative |
Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, legend around with date.
BRITISH ANTARCTIC TERRITORY 2012 IRB
An image of his ship the Terra Nova, with explorers working and penguins in the foreground. A cameo of Captain Scott appears above.
CENTENARY OF CAPTAIN SCOTT'S TERRA NOVA EXPEDITION PM • £2 •
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The 2012 British Antarctic Territory 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Terra Nova Expedition – Gold is a collector 2 pounds coin, struck in 99.99% gold. It weighs 0.5g and measures 11mm across. Reverse design: An image of his ship the Terra Nova, with explorers working and penguins in the foreground. A cameo of Captain Scott appears above.
10,000 were struck.
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How much is the 2012 British Antarctic Territory 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Terra Nova Expedition – Gold worth?
No verified sale of the 2012 British Antarctic Territory 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Terra Nova Expedition – Gold has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £49.74 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 2012 British Antarctic Territory 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Terra Nova Expedition – Gold different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 2012 British Antarctic Territory 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Terra Nova Expedition, not the coin found in change. At 0.5g of 99.99% gold it is lighter than the 28.28g copper circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 2012 British Antarctic Territory 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Terra Nova Expedition – Gold?
Check the weight 0.5g and diameter 11mm and the metal (99.99% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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