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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Coronation anniversary, Silver
| Issuer | British Indian Ocean Territory |
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| Year | 2013 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Central depiction of the west façade of Westminster Abbey, the historic venue of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation on 2 June 1953, rendered in fine architectural detail showing the twin towers, Gothic arched windows, and ornate stonework. Above the abbey, within an inner beaded border, the dates 1953 • CORONATION • 2013 are inscribed to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the coronation. The outer legend H.M. QUEEN ELIZABETH II arcs across the upper periphery, while TWO POUNDS appears along the lower border. An ornate decorative band of Tudor-style floral and scroll motifs frames the design between the inner and outer borders, with the Pobjoy Mint mark PM visible in the lower right of the inner field. |
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The British Indian Ocean Territory has no permanent civilian population and no local economy — it exists administratively to maintain the joint UK-US military facility at Diego Garcia. Coins issued under its name are creatures of the Royal Mint's commemorative program, legal tender in a jurisdiction where no one spends money.
The 2013 date marks the 60th anniversary of the 1953 Coronation.