50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Centenary of The First World War) 2018 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Centenary of The First World War) 2018 back
50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Centenary of The First World War) 2018 photo
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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Centenary of The First World War

2018 year
Copper-nickel 8 g 27.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2018
Value
50 Pence 0.50 IMP = USD 0.65
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, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#167015
Rarity index
73%

Reverse

‘The Manxman’ from the top of the Douglas War memorial surrounded by a wreath of poppies.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1914
1918
THEIR NAME
LIVETH FOR
EVERMORE
XI.XI.XI
50
PENCE

Engraver: Mike Guilfoyle

Edge

Plain

Comment

To commemorate the First World War Armistice Centenary, the Isle of Man Government has chosen to release a very special 50p coin design into circulation.
This new coin features ‘The Manxman’ from the top of the Douglas War Memorial.
This coin was handed out to all the children on the Isle Of Man at their schools as a commemoration to the soldiers who died in World War One and only a handful were released for sale.

Issued in small plastic case:

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Centenary of The First World War) 2018 from Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) made of Copper-nickel weighing 8 g is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 100th anniversary of the First World War. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse depicts a soldier standing in front of a poppy field, symbolizing remembrance and sacrifice. The coin's design is particularly poignant given the Isle of Man's contribution to the war effort, with many Manxmen serving in the British military during the conflict.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2018  1950 - - - - - -

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