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50 Pence - Charles III D-Day Beach Piper; Gold plated
2024 year| Gold (.999) plated copper-nickel | 8 g | 27.3 mm |
| 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 | Gold (.999) plated copper-nickel |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#407151 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Soldiers with gun and a man with pipe
Script: Latin
Lettering:
D-DAY 80
50p
BEACH PIPER
Engraver: Craig Wilson
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 75th anniversary of D-Day. The coin's reverse side depicts a gold-plated image of King Charles III playing the bagpipes on a Normandy beach, surrounded by a pattern of poppies and the inscription "D-Day Beach Piper." This design is a nod to the historic moment when Piper Bill Millin played the bagpipes on Sword Beach during the D-Day landings, and it serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made during World War II.
