50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Capture of Gibraltar) 2004-2005 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Capture of Gibraltar) 2004-2005 back
50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Capture of Gibraltar) 2004-2005 photo
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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Capture of Gibraltar

 
Copper-nickel 8 g 27.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Years
2004-2005
Value
50 Pence 0.50 GIP = USD 0.66
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
8 g
Diameter
27.3 mm
Thickness
1.78 mm
Shape
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#18445
Rarity index
23%

Reverse

Ancient ships at sea with Rock of Gibraltar in background

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FIFTY PENCE
CAPTURE OF GIBRALTAR
50

Edge

Plain

Comment

Same reverse motive as the 2 pounds 2004 of the Tercentenary.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 300th anniversary of the capture of Gibraltar by British forces in 1704, which marked the beginning of British rule over the territory. The coin's design features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of the Rock of Gibraltar on the other, symbolizing the long-standing connection between Gibraltar and the British monarchy.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2005  - - - - - -

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