2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Hourglass dolphin; Silver
Features
| Issuer |
British Antarctic Territory
(British Overseas Territories)  |
|---|---|
| Queen |
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
|
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Year | 2015 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.68 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1991-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number | N# 113305 |
| References | KM# 13a Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). |
Commemorative issue
Hourglass Dolphin
Series: Cetaceans
Obverse
Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, legend around with date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITISH ANTARCTIC TERRITORY 2015
IRB
Engraver: Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse
The design on this beautiful new coin shows a pair of Hourglass Dolphins swimming in Antarctic Waters among the icebergs
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TWO POUNDS
PM
Edge
Reeded
Mint
 (PM) |
Pobjoy Mint, Surrey, United Kingdom (1965-2023) |
Comments
First described in 1824 during a French expedition to the Antarctic, the Latin name ‘cruciger’ actually means ‘cross-bearing’ although it is more commonly called the Hourglass Dolphin due to the distinctive markings. This is a small species of dolphin with a compact body and a striking black and white pattern which is generally found in a circumpolar band around the Antarctic. Hourglass dolphins can generally be seen in groups of 8 animals or less but larger schools of around 60 individuals have been reported. The Hourglass Dolphin is a keen bow-wave rider and often approaches boats from a distance at great speed.
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 2015 PM | 10 000 | Proof | |||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 97
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Bullion value: USD 57.51
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Actual silver weight: 0.841 oz
Current silver price: 68.38 USD/oz (see silver price 
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