© 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#162222 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
The future monarch smiles for the photographer just before her first birthday at St Paul's Walden Bury
Script: Latin
Lettering:
90
HER MAJESTY
QUEEN
ELIZABETH II
Engraver: Fred Thurston
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (90th Birthday of Queen Elizabeth II) 2016 coin from Guernsey is that it features a unique reverse design that was created specifically for this coin. The design, which was created by artist and sculptor John Bergdahl, depicts a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II surrounded by a wreath of flowers and leaves, with the number "90" prominently displayed at the top of the coin. This design was chosen to commemorate the Queen's 90th birthday, which was a significant milestone in her reign.
