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2 Dollars - Elizabeth II Bernard Law Montgomery
| Issuer | Eastern Caribbean Central Bank |
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| Year | 2003 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | Third-generation crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, after the portrait by Raphael David Maklouf, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, drop earrings, and a pearl necklace. The surrounding legend reads 'ELIZABETH II EAST CARIBBEAN STATES' with the date '2003' positioned to the right of the effigy. The denomination 'TWO DOLLARS' appears in the lower field. The coin is struck to proof standard with deeply mirrored fields contrasting with the frosted relief. |
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| Reverse description | Portrait of Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery depicted from the chest upward, emerging from the turret of a tank and holding binoculars, with a formation of tanks visible in the background. The design evokes his celebrated command role during the North African campaign of the Second World War. The legend 'BERNARD LAW MONTGOMERY' arcs across the upper field, while his life dates '1887-1976' appear in the lower field. |
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| Reverse lettering | BERNARD LAW MONTGOMERY 1887-1976 |
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