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Galapagos Islands 2 Dolares 2008 (Bi-Metal)
Catalogue information
LastDodo number
6025501
Area
Tokens / Medals
Title
Galapagos Islands 2 Dolares 2008 (Bi-Metal)
Type
Publisher
Value
Country
Year
2008
Collection / set
Weight
Variety / overstrike
Obverse
The coat of arms of the Galapagos Islands, the legend “****** ISLAS GALAPAGOS ************ 2008 ******” written around the coat of arms
Reverse
A depiction of a Flightless Cormorant (Nannopterum harrisi), the legends “DOS DOLARES” and “Cormorán no volador” are written left and right the depiction
Privy mark
Mint mark
Designer
Engraver
Dimensions / Diameter
28
Number
X# 7
Details
Galapagos Islands, Dos Dolares (2 Dolares), A.D. 2008, Fantasy Coin, Bi-Metal, Prooflike.
Joseph E. Lang Series
The coin's technical description:
Galapagos Islands is a province of Ecuador
Ruler: President Rafael Correa (2007 to present)
Obverse: The coat of arms of the Galapagos Islands, the legend “****** ISLAS GALAPAGOS ************ 2008 ******” written around the coat of arms
Reverse: A depiction of a Flightless Cormorant (Nannopterum harrisi), the legends “DOS DOLARES” and “Cormorán no volador” are written left and right the depiction
X # According to Krause Catalogue: 7
Mintage: 10,000
Metal: Bi-Metal
Composition: Outer Ring Copper-Nickel, Inner Circuit Brass
Quality: Prooflike
Edge: Milled and Plain alternating
Shape: Circular
Diameter: 28 mm
Thickness: 2.07 mm
Mass: 9.35 g
Alignment: Medal Turn
Designer’s Initials on the Reverse: “JL” for Joseph Lang