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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Centenary of The First World War
2018 yearCopper-nickel | 8 g | 27.3 mm |
Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
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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 |
Numista | N#167015 |
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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 |
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2018 | 1950 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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