2019-10-05 Sat

The Pobjoy Mint had issued this Commemorative 2 pound with the theme of the Second World War in the year 2019. These Silver pounds were issued to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the start of the Second World War. This 2 Pound was issued on behalf of British Indian Ocean Territory. The Pobjoy Mint had issued these coins with the limited edition of 2000. These commemorative coins are presented with the presentation box and certificate. These commemorative coins are also available in a complete set and Uncirculated Cupro Nickel

The obverse of these coins depicts a British sailor along with with with the three ships King George class battleship, an Admiral Class battlecruiser, and a Flower-class corvette at the center and the inscription ‘1939. THE SECOND WORLD WAR. 1945 at the top and, ‘TWO POUND’ written at the bottom of the coin. The reverse of this coin depicts the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing towards right at the center and the inscription ‘ELIZABETH II.2019.BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY around.

Pobjoy Mint is a private mint and manufacturer of legal tender coins for over ten British Overseas Territories. They also produce medals, medallions, official regalia, tokens, and numismatic gifts. Image Courtesy: British Pobjoy mint