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50 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; D-Day Anniversary
1994 year| Copper-nickel | 13.5 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1994 |
| Value | 50 Pence (0.50 GBP) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 13.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 1998 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#4409 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Design representing the Allied invasion force of landing craft and aircraft heading for Normandy, filling the sea and sky. Denomination lower right with designer's initials below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
PENCE
JWM
Engraver: John Mills
Edge
Plain
Comment
First released into circulation, in individual Brilliant Uncirculated Royal Mint pack and as part of the Annual Coin Sets for 1994, in both Brilliant Uncirculated & Proof versions, the design was also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof.
