


© Dave Townsley collection (CC0)
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Christmas
2005 yearCopper-nickel | 8 g | 27.3 mm |
Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
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Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
Year | 2005 |
Value | 50 Pence 0.50 IMP = USD 0.65 |
Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
Composition | Copper-nickel |
Weight | 8 g |
Diameter | 27.3 mm |
Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-10-08 |
Numista | N#42079 |
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Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Partridge in a Pear Tree
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHRISTMAS
PM
AA
50
Edge
Plain
Comment
12 Days of Christmas:
"On the first day of Christmas,
my true love gave to me
A partridge in a pear tree."
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design depicting a Christmas scene with a snowman, a reindeer, and a Christmas tree, surrounded by the inscription "Christmas 2005" and the Isle of Man's coat of arms. This design was created by the Isle of Man-based artist, Michael Durham, and was specifically commissioned for this coin.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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2005 PM | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Christmas) 2005 coin.