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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Emperor Moth - Silver
| Issuer | States of Guernsey |
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| Year | 1997 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing draped bust of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the George IV State Diadem, pearl drop earring, and pearl necklace, as sculpted by Raphael David Maklouf. The effigy occupies the central field, with the legend ELIZABETH II · BAILIWICK OF GUERNSEY arcing around the upper periphery. The denomination TWO POUNDS is inscribed along the lower rim, flanked by raised dots. The initials RDM appear on the truncation of the bust. |
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| Reverse description | A highly detailed depiction of an Emperor Moth (Saturnia pavonia) with wings fully spread dominates the left and lower field, its characteristic ocelli rendered with great naturalistic precision. Behind the moth, a stylised landscape features a rising or setting sun with radiating rays, a coastal horizon with architectural silhouette, and calm water, all in a bold graphic style. The legend WWF CONSERVING NATURE arcs along the upper periphery, and the date 1997 is inscribed to the lower right of the field. The engraver's mark of Willem Vis appears at the base of the design. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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