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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Apus constellation, Bird of Paradise, Silver
| Issuer | British Antarctic Territory |
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| Year | 2022 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | Crowned and draped effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, as engraved by Pobjoy Mint, occupying the polished silver inner disc. The Queen is depicted wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, with a pearl drop earring and pearl necklace visible. The Pobjoy Mint initials 'PM' appear in small lettering below the truncation. The gold-plated outer ring bears the legend 'BRITISH ANTARCTIC TERRITORY' arching around the upper periphery, with the date '2022' at the base flanked by two small dots. |
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| Reverse description | The central silver inner disc depicts the Apus constellation rendered as a star map with connecting lines, as it appears when viewed from Antarctica. A detailed Bird of Paradise in flight is shown above the constellation pattern, accompanied by a compass rose motif. The gold-plated outer ring carries the inscriptions identifying the subject and denomination. The overall design reflects the Southern Constellations series theme, combining astronomical cartography with natural history illustration. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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