50 Cents - Elizabeth II


Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)	7.07 g	26 mm

Description

Issuer	Trinidad and Tobago
Queen	Elizabeth II (1952-1976)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1973-1976
Value	50 Cents (0.50&nbspTTD)
Currency	Dollar (1964-date)
Composition	Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight	7.07 g
Diameter	26 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-08

References

Numista	N#5649
Rarity index	19%

Reverse

Kettle drums made from oil barrels, denomination at left.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
50
CENTS

Designer: Ernest Lauser

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Main Features of Coat of Arms: Palm tree crest and ship's wheel, the Shield has the 3 ships Christopher Columbus used on his journey to the “New World” (Santa María, La Niña, and La Pinta) and two hummingbirds (“Land of the Hummingbird” is the Native American name for Trinidad). The two larger birds are the Scarlet Ibis (left) and the Cocrico (right), the national birds of Trinidad and Tobago respectively.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 cents coin from Trinidad and Tobago is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases the national bird of the country, the Scarlet Ibis. This bird is known for its bright red plumage and is considered a symbol of Trinidad and Tobago's rich biodiversity. The coin's design also includes the country's coat of arms and the year of issue, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and bird enthusiasts alike.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1973 FM	20000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1974 FM	14000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1975 FM	1111	-	-	-	-	-	-
1976	750000	-	-	-	-	-	-

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 1973-1976 coin.