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½ Crown - Elizabeth II WW1 Centenary
2014 year| Silver plated steel | 20 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Tristan da Cunha (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2014 |
| Value | ½ Crown |
| Currency | Crown (1978-date) |
| Composition | Silver plated steel |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#90164 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Three servicemen from the army, navy and air force with the poignant words of Rudyard Kipling: 'THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE'
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALF CROWN
1914 - 1918
THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE
Engraver: Mathew Bonaccorsi
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The year 2014 marks the centenary of World War One. Regarded as the war to end all wars, over a million British people gave their lives in service to their country. In honor of their bravery and sacrifice, a new commemorative coin has been issued.Featuring servicemen from the army, navy and air force with the poignant words of Rudyard Kipling: “Their name liveth for evermore”, the coin motif by renowned British coin designer Mathew Bonaccorsi has been officially approved by Buckingham Palace.
Struck to a collector quality Brilliant Uncirculated finish and with an edition limit of just 50,000.
One hundred years on from the outbreak of war, our nation still remembers. Issued to mark the centenary in 2014, this beautiful commemorative coin is available exclusively from the London Mint Office - a moving addition to the ongoing process of remembrance.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the centenary of World War I, and features a unique design that includes a red poppy, a symbol of remembrance and hope, on the reverse side.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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