© Yurek70
© Yurek70
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Christmas; Mule
1980 year| Copper-nickel | 13.5 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1980 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 IMP = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 13.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Heptagonal (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#219421 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Christmas scene with stagecoach
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHRISTMAS
50
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin is classified as a mule as it is a mixture of two other coins.The obverse is the same as KM#69 and the reverse is the same as KM#71.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1980 Isle of Man 50p Christmas coin is that it features a rare minting error known as a "mule." A mule is a coin that has been struck with the obverse (front) die of one coin and the reverse (back) die of another coin, resulting in a unique combination that is not supposed to exist. In this case, the 1980 Christmas 50p coin was mistakenly struck with the reverse die of a 1979 coin, resulting in a mule that is highly sought after by collectors.
