© The Royal Mint, 2019
© The Royal Mint, 2019
50 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; D-Day Anniversary
2019 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 | 2019 |
| 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#169563 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 30% |
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
First issued in 1994 with Raphael David Maklouf's third portrait to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the D-Day Normandy landings, then reissued in 2009 with Ian Rank Broadley's fourth portrait as part of the 16-piece sets to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 50 pence denomination.This 2019 issue features Jody Clark's fifth obverse portrait and forms part of the 5-coin British Military Set celebrating 50 years of the 50p it was available in Proof sets (issue limit: 3,500) as well as in a Brilliant Uncirculated Set (9,902 sales) and available to third parties as BU individually (22,500 sales). This design was also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort, gold proof and gold piedfort.
Proof Issue Limit: 3,500
©The Royal Mint, 2019
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day, which is significant because it marks a crucial event in World War II where Allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy, France, and began a turning point in the war. 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 75th Anniversary" inscribed above. This coin serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made during the war and the bravery of those who fought for freedom.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3144 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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