2 Pounds – Bicentenary of the discovery of Antarctica (2020)

Image source: British Pobjoy Mint

Additional information

Title / Occasion	Bicentenary of the discovery of Antarctica
Country	Antarctica
Denomination	2 Pounds
Year of Issue	2020
Material	Base Metal
Fineness	Cu / Ni / Zn
Size (mm)	28.40
Weight	12.00 g
Shape	Round
Edge	Plain
Quality	BU
Mint	British Pobjoy Mint
Mintmark	PM
Mintage	2020
Special Techniques	Bi-metallic, Special finish

Description obverse

The effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II facing right. BRITISH ANTARCTIC TERRITORY 2020

Description reverse

The ship sailing to the left - the Williamsused by Edward Bransfield on his voyage to survey this newly sighted land of ice. A map of Antarctica is shown behind the ship