British Indian Ocean Territory 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II The Lion and the Unicorn; Gold plated obverse
Obverse
British Indian Ocean Territory 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II The Lion and the Unicorn; Gold plated reverse
Reverse

British Indian Ocean Territory 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II The Lion and the Unicorn Gold plated (2018)

CountryIndian Ocean Territory Year2018 Denom2 Pounds Mintage1,000 MintPobjoy Mint MetalGold (.999) plated copper-nickel Melt ~£2,811.10
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CountryBritish Indian Ocean Territory
Year2018
Denomination2 Pounds
Face value£2
Mintage1,000
MintPobjoy Mint · Tadworth
CirculationNon-circulating
CompositionGold (.999) plated copper-nickel
Weight28.280g
Diameter38.6mm
Thickness3.00mm
ShapeRound
EdgeReeded
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Tags commemorative
Obverse

Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, legend around with date.

ELIZABETH II • 2018 • BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY • PM

Reverse

Lion and unicorn resting together on a field containing plants representing the different nations of the United Kingdom with a crown above, and the value below, between the years of the Queen's coronation (1953) and the year of mintage (2018).

• H.M. QUEEN ELIZABETH II • 1953 • TWO POUNDS • 2018

Gold content
Gross troy oz 0.9092
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £2,811.10
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About the 2018 British Indian Ocean Territory 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II The Lion and the Unicorn – Gold plated

The 2018 British Indian Ocean Territory 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II The Lion and the Unicorn – Gold plated is a collector 2 pounds coin, struck in gold (.999) plated copper-nickel. It weighs 28.28g and measures 38.6mm across. Reverse design: Lion and unicorn resting together on a field containing plants representing the different nations of the United Kingdom with a crown above, and the value below, between the years of the Queen's coronation (1953) and the year of mintage (2018).

1,000 were struck.

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How much is the 2018 British Indian Ocean Territory 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II The Lion and the Unicorn – Gold plated worth?

No verified sale of the 2018 British Indian Ocean Territory 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II The Lion and the Unicorn – Gold plated has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth up to £2,811 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How do I identify the 2018 British Indian Ocean Territory 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II The Lion and the Unicorn – Gold plated?

Check the weight 28.28g and diameter 38.6mm and the metal (gold (.999) plated copper-nickel) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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