| Issuer | British Indian Ocean Territory |
|---|---|
| Year | 2013 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 2 Pounds |
| Currency | Pound sterling (2008-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Ian Rank-Broadley |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#9 |
| Obverse description | 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) |
| Mintage |
2013 PM - BU - |
| Numisquare ID | 5588617490 |
| Additional information |
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