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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Chelsea Flowershow
2002 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Falkland Islands (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2002 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 FKP = USD 0.66 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#73452 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
The Queen and Prince Charles standing in a garden.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CHELSEA FLOWERSHOW
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Chelsea Flowershow) 2002 from Falkland Islands (British Overseas Territories) made of Copper-nickel weighing 28.28 g is that it features a unique floral design on the reverse side, which was created by the Falkland Islands' botanist, Dr. Hugh P. J. Preece. The design showcases a selection of flowers that are native to the Falkland Islands, including the Falkland Islands' national flower, the "Falkland Daisy" (Daisya) and the "Falkland Thistle" (Cirsium). This coin was issued to commemorate the 2002 Chelsea Flower Show, which is one of the most prestigious flower shows in the world, and it is a rare and collectible coin for numismatists and flower enthusiasts alike.
