© London Coins
© London Coins
½ Sovereign - Elizabeth II Remembrance WWI
2021 year| Gold (.916) | 4 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Alderney (Guernsey) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Harrington & Byrne |
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2021 |
| Value | ½ Sovereign ½ GGP = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.916) |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#355916 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Soldier at grove, poppies on left, denomination at top, inscription on the bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALF SOVEREIGN
TO LIVE IN HEARTS
WE LEAVE BEHIND IS NOT TO DIE
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Coin issued in box, picture from © London Coin Galleries:Interesting fact
The ½ Sovereign - Elizabeth II (Remembrance WWI) 2021 from Alderney (Guernsey) is a non-circulating coin made of gold (.916) weighing 4g. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design on its reverse side, which commemorates the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. The design depicts a poppy, a symbol of remembrance and hope, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This coin is a special edition and has a limited mintage, making it a valuable collector's item for coin enthusiasts and history buffs.
