50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Candytuft Flowers) 1988-1989 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Candytuft Flowers) 1988-1989 back
50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Candytuft Flowers) 1988-1989 photo
© Emiliano Micalizzi

50 Pence - Elizabeth II Candytuft Flowers

 
Copper-nickel 13.5 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1988-1989
Value
50 Pence (0.50&nbspGIP)
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
13.5 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
28 February 1998
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#14613
Rarity index
15%

Reverse

Denomination in a central circle surrounded by a crown of flower, the Gibraltar candytuft, Iberis gibraltarica, the national flower of the rock.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
50
PENCE
AA

Engraver: Alfred Ryman

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 50p coin featuring Elizabeth II (Candytuft Flowers) from Gibraltar is a rare coin, with only 10,000 minted. It's considered a collector's item and can sell for up to £100 or more, depending on its condition.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1988 PM 30000 - - - - - -
1989 PM - - - - - -

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 (Candytuft Flowers) 1988-1989 coin.