50 Cents - Elizabeth II 1st portrait
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 12.96 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Eastern Caribbean States |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1955-1965 |
| Value | 50 Cents (0.50 BWI$) |
| Currency | British West Indies dollar (1935-1965) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 12.96 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2.36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1103 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Coats of Arms of the British Caribbean Territories: coats of Arms of the British Leeward Islands, badge of Trinidad before the independence (boat entering harbour with motto), badge of British Guyana (ship with motto) and coat of arms of the British Windward Islands.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITISH CARIBBEAN TERRITORIES
EASTERN GROUP
MISCERIQUE PROBAT
POPULOS ET FOEDERA
JUNGI
DAMUS PETIMUSQUE VICISSIM
FIFTY CENTS
19 65
Translation:
He approves of the mingling of the peoples and their bonds of union
We give and expect a fair return
Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases the coat of arms of the Eastern Caribbean States, which is a combination of the coats of arms of the various member states. This design was specifically created for the coinage of the Eastern Caribbean States and is not found on any other coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1965 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1955-1965 coin.
