2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Archipelago and Wildlife

Issuer British Indian Ocean Territory
Year 2016
Type Non-circulating coin
Value 2 Pounds
Currency Pound sterling (2008-date)
Composition Copper-nickel
Weight 28.28 g
Diameter 38.61 mm
Thickness 3 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) Ian Rank-Broadley
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#11
Obverse description Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, legend around with date.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ELIZABETH II • 2016 • BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY • PM
Reverse description A turtle, a booby bird, and angelfish can be seen alongside some coral reef at the bottom.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY £2
Edge Reeded
Mint (PM)
Pobjoy Mint, Surrey, United
Kingdom (1965-2023)
Mintage 2016 PM - BU -
Numisquare ID 3455631310
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