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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Around the World in 80 Days - Singapore
2022 year| Copper-nickel | 8 g | 27.30 mm |
| Issuer | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2022 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GGP = USD 0.66 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.30 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#329004 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Phileas Fogg, horses and cab in background
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS
SINGAPORE
Designer: Stephen Lee
Edge
Plain
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases a map of the world with a route tracing Phileas Fogg's journey from London to Singapore, as depicted in the classic novel "Around the World in 80 Days" by Jules Verne. The coin's design also includes an image of Queen Elizabeth II and the inscription "Around the World in 80 Days - Singapore" to commemorate the novel's 150th anniversary. This coin is a special edition released by Guernsey in 2022, and it is made of copper-nickel, weighing 8 grams.
