Obverse © The London Coin Company – Reverse © The Royal Mint, 2009
Obverse © The London Coin Company – Reverse © The Royal Mint, 2009
50 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; D-Day Anniversary
2009 year| Copper-nickel | 8 g | 27.3 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (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 | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#274343 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Design representing the Allied invasion force of landing craft and aircraft heading for Normandy, filling the sea and sky.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
PENCE
JM
Engraver: John Mills
Edge
Plain
Comment
Originally issued in 1994 with the Maklouf third portrait, this design was re-issued as part of the 16-piece set to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 50 pence denomination. The coin was also struck in silver proof, gold proof and gold piedfort. Issue limit: 5,000.©The Royal Mint, 2009
The design was used again in 2019 with the Jody Clark fifth portrait to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 50p in the Military set.
(Currently not listed in Krause & Mischler SCWC)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 65th anniversary of D-Day, which is significant because it marks a pivotal moment in World War II when Allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy, France, and began the liberation of Western Europe from German occupation. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, along with an image of a soldier on the beach, and the words "D-Day 65th Anniversary" inscribed above. The coin's release was limited to 2009, and it has since become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1039 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (4th portrait; D-Day Anniversary) 2009 coin.
