© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
50 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; Set Issue
| Copper-nickel | 14.25 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | British Virgin Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1973-1984 |
| Value | 50 Cents (0.50 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 14.25 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#3408 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Brown pelican, Pelecanus occidentalis, resident in the Caribbean, and the coasts of North and South America.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
CENTS
Engraver: Gilroy Roberts
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was designed specifically for the British Virgin Islands. The portrait was created by sculptor Arnold Machin and shows the Queen wearing a crown and facing to the right, unlike the more common portraits of her that face to the left. This distinctive design makes the coin stand out among other coins featuring the Queen's image.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 FM | 181000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 FM | 94000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 FM | 2351 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 FM | 996 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 FM | 782 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 FM | 1543 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 FM | 680 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 FM | 1007 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 FM | 472 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (2nd portrait; Set Issue) 1973-1984 coin.
