British Antarctic Territory 4 Pounds - Elizabeth II Granting of Letters Patent (2008)
Circulating version: 2008 British Antarctic Territory 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Granting of Letters Patent
| Country | British Antarctic Territory |
| Year | 2008 |
| Denomination | 4 Pounds |
| Face value | £4 |
| Mintage | 10,000 |
| Mint | Pobjoy Mint · Tadworth |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) (24 carat) (1000/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 1.240g · 0.0399 t oz |
| Diameter | 13.9mm |
| 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 2008 IRB
The British Antarctic Territory's Coat-of-Arms with the 'PM' mintmark below at bottom right. Denomination at bottom.
1908 • CENTENARY OF GRANTING OF LETTERS PATENT • 2008 RESEARCH AND DISCOVERY PM £4
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The 2008 British Antarctic Territory 4 Pounds - Elizabeth II Granting of Letters Patent is a collector 4 pounds coin, struck in 99.99% gold. It weighs 1.24g and measures 13.92mm across. Reverse design: The British Antarctic Territory's Coat-of-Arms with the 'PM' mintmark below at bottom right. Denomination at bottom.
10,000 were struck.
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How is the 2008 British Antarctic Territory 4 Pounds - Elizabeth II Granting of Letters Patent different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 2008 British Antarctic Territory 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Granting of Letters Patent, not the coin found in change. At 1.24g 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 2008 British Antarctic Territory 4 Pounds - Elizabeth II Granting of Letters Patent?
Check the weight 1.24g and diameter 13.92mm and the metal (99.99% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
