½ Crown - Elizabeth II Exile and Empty Soul
2019 year| Gold (.999) plated copper-nickel | 14.14 g | 32 mm |
| Location | Saint Helena (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) |
|---|---|
| Issuing company | East India Company |
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2019 |
| Value | ½ Crown |
| Currency | Crown (1978-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) plated copper-nickel |
| Weight | 14.14 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#237015 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Napoleon at Saint Helena
Taken from a painting by Francois-Joseph Sandmann
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NAPOLEON BONAPARTE
1769 • 2019
EIC
Edge
Milled
Unabridged legend: NAPOLEON BONAPARTE 1769 . 2019 EIC
Interesting fact
The ½ Crown - Elizabeth II (Exile and Empty Soul) 2019 coin is a unique and intriguing piece, with a gold (.999) plating on a copper-nickel base. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a distinctive "empty soul" design on the reverse side, which is meant to symbolize the feeling of isolation and loneliness that can come with exile. This design is particularly poignant given the coin's issuance in 2019, which marked the 50th anniversary of the first manned moon landing - an event that represented a major milestone in the exploration of space and the pursuit of new frontiers. Despite its small size, this coin packs a big punch in terms of its symbolism and the story it tells.
