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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Captain Cook - I, Gold Proof
| Issuer | Royal Mint |
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| Year | 2018 |
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| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
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| Obverse description | The fifth definitive effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Jody Clark, depicted in right-facing portrait wearing the George IV State Diadem. The Queen is shown with a draped neckline, rendered in fine relief against a flat field. The sovereign's initials 'J.C' appear below the truncation. The peripheral legend reads 'ELIZABETH II·D·G·REG·F·D·2 POUNDS', denoting her full royal and ecclesiastical titles in Latin. |
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| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II·D·G·REG·F·D·2 POUNDS· J.C (Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith) |
| Reverse description | The reverse, designed by Gary Breeze, features a detailed rendering of the stern section of HM Bark Endeavour superimposed over a cartographic depiction of Plymouth Sound, the point of departure for Cook's first voyage of discovery. A facsimile of Captain James Cook's signature is prominently displayed across the design, lending historical authenticity. The commemorative dates '1768 - 2018' flank the design, marking the 250th anniversary of the voyage, with the legend 'PLYMOUTH SOUND 250 CAPTAIN JAMES COOK' and the issuer identifier 'GB' completing the inscription around the periphery. |
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