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½ Crown - Elizabeth II Uniform Penny Post
2000 year| Gold (.999) | 15.5517 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2000 |
| Value | ½ Crown (0.125) |
| Currency | Crown Coinage (1967-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 15.5517 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#24981 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Postage stamp design
Script: Latin
Lettering:
160ᵀᴴ ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNIFORM PENNY POST
POSTAGE
POST OFFICE
MAURITIUS
TWO PENCE
1/2 CROWN
Engraver: William Wyon
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The ½ Crown - Elizabeth II (Uniform Penny Post) 2000 from Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) made of Gold (.999) weighing 15.5517 g is a unique coin that features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and the Uniform Penny Post logo on the other. The Uniform Penny Post was a system of sending letters and postcards within the British Empire, which was introduced in 1875 and lasted until 1914. The coin was issued to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the Uniform Penny Post, and its design was inspired by the classic Penny Black stamp. The coin's gold composition and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and fans of the British monarchy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 999 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Crown - Elizabeth II (Uniform Penny Post) 2000 coin.
