2 Pounds – 250th Anniversary of Captain James Cook’s Voyage of Discovery (2020)

GB 2 Pounds 2020GB 2 Pounds 2020
Image source: Royal Mint

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Description obverse

The effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II facing right. ELIZABETH II D G REG F D 2 POUNDS

Description reverse

Maori canoe next to the bow of the HM Bark Endeavour. In the background, charts of New Zealand and Botany Bay, swirling pattern that is inspired by decorative Maori paddles. CAPTAIN JAMES COOK 1770-2020

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Plated with fine gold.




Reference

United Kingdom. 2 Pounds (Silver) 2020, Royal Mint. CoCo GB-2020-0079.