50 Pence - Charles III (D-Day Beach Piper) 2024 front 50 Pence - Charles III (D-Day Beach Piper) 2024 back
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50 Pence - Charles III D-Day Beach Piper

2024 year
Copper-nickel 8 g 27.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
King
Charles III (2022-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2024
Value
50 Pence 0.50 IMP = USD 0.65
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
8 g
Diameter
27.3 mm
Shape
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#401368
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

Soldiers with gun and a man with pipe

Script: Latin

Lettering:
D-DAY 80
50p
BEACH PIPER

Engraver: Craig Wilson

Edge

Plain

Comment

Coin issued in set of 15 coins (5 from IOM, 5 from Jersey and 5 from Guernsey):

Interesting fact

The 50 Pence - Charles III (D-Day Beach Piper) 2024 coin from the Isle of Man features a unique design that commemorates the 75th anniversary of D-Day. The coin's reverse side depicts a piper playing the bagpipes, symbolizing the role of pipers who played a crucial role in signaling the start of the D-Day landings. The coin's design also includes the inscription "D-Day Beach Piper" and the date "June 6, 1944." This coin is a special issue from the Isle of Man, a British Crown dependency, and is made of copper-nickel, weighing 8 grams. It is a non-circulating coin, meaning it is not intended for general circulation and is instead sold at a premium price due to its collectible nature.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2024  29995 - - - - - -

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