50 Pence - Charles III 320th Ann. Capture of Gibraltar
2024 year| Copper-nickel | 8 g | 27.30 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2024 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GIP = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.30 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#434464 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Admiral Sir George Rooke facing right, legend above and below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITISH GIBRALTAR 1704-2024
320th ANNIVERSARY
Edge
Plain
Comment
Coin issued also in coincard.
On 4th August 1704, Admiral Sir George Rooke led an Anglo-Dutch fleet to capture Gibraltar during the War of the Spanish Succession. This pivotal event initiated British control over Gibraltar, formalized by the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713, which ceded the territory from Spain to Britain in perpetuity.
In 2024, Gibraltar celebrates 320 years under British sovereignty. This long history underscores Gibraltar’s strategic importance and its evolution into a distinctive community with a unique cultural and national identity.
Gibraltar has developed its own system of self-governance, maintaining autonomy in many areas while remaining a British Overseas Territory.
The people of Gibraltar have demonstrated resilience through historical sieges, economic changes, and political challenges, maintaining a strong sense of community and identity. This resilience is a cornerstone of Gibraltar’s modern character, blending historical roots with contemporary advancements.
This collection will mark the unbreakable bond between Gibraltar and the United Kingdom.
Interesting fact
The 50 Pence coin commemorating the 320th anniversary of the Capture of Gibraltar by Charles III in 2024 features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of Charles III and the Rock of Gibraltar on the reverse side, while the obverse side features the standard effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. This coin is notable for being the first time a British monarch has been depicted on a Gibraltarian coin since the territory's conversion to decimalization in 1971.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1320 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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