© Lee Taylor
© Lee Taylor
50 Pence - Elizabeth II 90th Birthday of Queen Elizabeth II
2016 year| Gold plated copper | 27 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GGP = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold plated copper |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#162221 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Princess Elizabeth in 1951 wearing the priceless Cartier necklace
Script: Latin
Lettering:
90
HER MAJESTY
QUEEN
ELIZABETH II
Engraver: Yousuf Karsh
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The 50 Pence coin commemorating Queen Elizabeth II's 90th birthday in 2016 from Guernsey is unique in that it features a special reverse design depicting the Queen's official 90th birthday portrait, which was created by sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley. This design was only used on coins issued by Guernsey and not on any other coins issued by the Royal Mint.
