This 2021 Parrotfish £2 is a brand new Uncirculated Cupro Nickel Diamond Finish coin released on behalf of the British Indian Ocean Territory featuring the colourful Parrotfish.
The coin features three parrotfish amongst the corals in tropical waters. The Parrotfish can be found in relatively shallow tropical and subtropical oceans with the group displaying the largest species richness in the Indo-Pacific. The arrangement of their teeth is highly unusual – arranged on the external surface of their jaw bones forming a parrot-like beak which gives them their name. This is not the only unusual characteristic of this particularly species as they start their life as females but then change into males during their lifespan.
The clear waters of the coral reefs of the British Indian Ocean Territory provide the perfect habitat for a wide range of fish including the Parrotfish. For many species, their bright colours can serve two purposes – to attract attention from a potential mate or to deter a rival from entering their territory.
The obverse of the coin features the exclusive Pobjoy Mint effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The coin is also available in Bi-Colour Titanium.
Presented in a Special Presentation Box with a Certificate of Authenticity it is limited to 10,000.
