| Issuer | British Antarctic Territory |
|---|---|
| Year | 2008 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 2 Pounds |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1991-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Ian Rank-Broadley |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#1 |
| Obverse description | Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, legend around with date. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | BRITISH ANTARCTIC TERRITORY 2008 IRB |
| Reverse description | The British Antarctic Territory`s Coat-of-Arms with the `PM` mintmark below at bottom right. Denomination at bottom. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 1908 • CENTENARY OF GRANTING OF LETTERS PATENT • 2008 RESEARCH AND DISCOVERY PM £2 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | (PM) Pobjoy Mint, Surrey, United Kingdom (1965-2023) |
| Mintage | 2008 PM - BU - 50 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 8194063660 |
| Comments |