Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, legend around with date.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
ELIZABETH II • 2013 • BRITISH INDIAN
OCEAN TERRITORY •
IRB
Reverse description
A central image of Westminster Abbey with heraldic images in the surround. A fitting image for this coin, Westminster Abbey was the site of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. Otherwise known as the Collegiate Church of St. Peter, Westminster, this famous landmark has enjoyed a lifetime of close links with the monarchy and since 1066 has been the chosen venue for all royal coronations.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
H.M. QUEEN ELIZABETH II
1953 • CORONATION • 2013
TWO POUNDS
PM
Edge
Reeded
Mint
(PM) Pobjoy Mint, Surrey, United Kingdom (1965-2023)