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50 Pence - Charles III D-Day Horsa Gliders

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 0.66
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#401371
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

Horsa Gliders

Script: Latin

Lettering:
D-DAY 80
50p
HORSA GLIDERS

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 coin commemorating Charles III (D-Day Horsa Gliders) 2024 from Isle of Man features a unique design that showcases the Horsa gliders used during the D-Day landings in World War II. The coin's design includes a representation of the gliders in flight, along with the words "D-Day Horsa Gliders" and "6th June 1944" inscribed below. This coin is a special tribute to the brave soldiers who took part in the historic event.

Price

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

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