2 Pounds - Elizabeth II The Lion and the Unicorn, Gold plated

Issuer British Indian Ocean Territory
Year 2018
Type Non-circulating coin
Value 2 Pounds
Currency Pound sterling (2008-date)
Composition Gold (.999) plated copper-nickel
Weight 28.28 g
Diameter 38.6 mm
Thickness 3 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#38
Obverse description Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, legend around with date.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ELIZABETH II • 2018 • BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY • PM
Reverse description Lion and unicorn resting together on a field containing plants representing the different nations of the United Kingdom with a crown above, and the value below, between the years of the Queen`s coronation (1953) and the year of mintage (2018).
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering • H.M. QUEEN ELIZABETH II • 1953 • TWO POUNDS • 2018
Edge Reeded
Mint (PM)
Pobjoy Mint, Surrey, United
Kingdom (1965-2023)
Mintage 2018 PM - BU - 1 000
Numisquare ID 3555025970
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