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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II and Prince Philip
| Issuer | British Indian Ocean Territory |
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| Year | 2017 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Reverse description | Facing portrait busts of Queen Elizabeth II at left, wearing a decorative hat and pearl jewellery, and Prince Philip at right, dressed in a suit and tie, set together in the centre of the field. The circular legend reading 'H.M. QUEEN ELIZABETH II & H.R.H. PRINCE PHILIP' arcs around the upper and lateral border, while the denomination '2 POUNDS' appears in the lower exergue flanked by decorative dots. |
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| Reverse lettering | H.M. QUEEN ELIZABETH II & H.R.H. PRINCE PHILIP • 2 POUNDS • |
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The British Indian Ocean Territory has no permanent civilian population — the Chagossians were forcibly removed between 1968 and 1973 to make way for the U.S. naval base at Diego Garcia, a displacement still contested in international courts. BIOT coins are issued purely for collector revenue, as no circulating economy exists on the territory.
This piece marks the 70th wedding anniversary of Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the longest marriage of any British sovereign.