© Dazzling Coins
© Dazzling Coins
50 Cents - Elizabeth II For the Light Horse and Walers
2020 year| Silver (.999) plated iron | 8 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Solomon Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 SBD = USD 0.06 |
| Currency | Dollar (1977-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) plated iron |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Heptagonal (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#258227 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WAR POPPY
COLLECTION
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the bravery and sacrifice of the Australian Light Horse and Walers during World War I. The coin's design features a depiction of a Light Horse trooper and his horse, and the inscription "For the Light Horse and Walers" on the reverse side. The coin's issuance in 2020 marked the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, and it serves as a tribute to the men and horses who served in the war.
