50 Pence - Elizabeth II 1967 Referendum Anniversary
2017 year| Copper-nickel | 8.00 g | 27.30 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GIP = USD 0.66 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 8.00 g |
| Diameter | 27.30 mm |
| Thickness | 1.78 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#148565 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 20% |
Reverse
The coat of arms of the Government of Gibraltar which combines that of Her Majesty’s Government and Gibraltar’s own coat of arms. HM Government of Gibraltar coat of arms consists of a quartered shield of which the first and fourth quarters show the passant guardian lions of England. The second quarter features the rampant lion and double treasure Flory counterflory of Scotland and in the third a harp for Ireland. The crest is a guardian lion wearing the St Edward’s Crown and the dexter supporter is a likewise crowned English lion. The sinister is a Scottish unicorn. Gibraltar coat of arms consists of an escutcheon and a three-towered castle under which hangs a golden key.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE REFERENDUM
- FIFTY PENCE -
Edge
Plain
Comment
The coin collection marks 50 Years of Gibraltar’s referendum on September 10th, 1967. The result of the Gibraltar referendum was an overwhelming vote by its inhabitants to retain their links with Britain. Of the 12,762 Gibraltarians qualified to vote, no fewer than 12,138 voted to remain with Britain. Only 44 opted for the transfer of the Rock to Spanish sovereignty.The voting slips were in Spanish and English, with the choice of voting “to pass under Spanish, sovereignty following the terms proposed by the Spanish Government on May 18th, 1966,” or “voluntarily to retain their link with the United Kingdom, with democratic local institutions and with the United Kingdom retaining its present responsibilities.”
Every year, the Gibraltar Referendum is celebrated on the 10th September by “National Day” and the 50th Anniversary was marked also by the issuance of these coins.
According to legend the Scottish unicorn is a dangerous beast therefore the heraldic unicorn is chained. The significance of the keys is that they have come to symbolise the possession of the Fortress by Great Britain since the capture of The Rock in 1704.
The mintark is to the bottom left of the shield of arms
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Gibraltar referendum, in which the people of Gibraltar voted overwhelmingly to remain a British territory rather than becoming part of Spain. The coin's design features an image of Queen Elizabeth II, who was the reigning monarch at the time of the referendum, and the coat of arms of Gibraltar.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 PM | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (1967 Referendum Anniversary) 2017 coin.
