© The Britannia Coin Company
© The Britannia Coin Company
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Christmas; Mule of 1989 &
1990 year| Copper-nickel | 13.5 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1990 |
| Value | 50 Pence (0.50 GIP) |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 13.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 1998 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#425110 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Singing child facing left with a gingerbread house to the right, and the denomination in numerals below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHRISTMAS
50
AA
Edge
Plain
Comment
The obverse of this coin features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, dated 1990. This is paired with the incorrect 1989 Gibraltar Christmas design featuring a singing choir boy and a puppy wearing a Santa hat and a bow.
Only one known (and certified by NGC as MS67 grade). Photos with permission of ©The Britannia Coin Company:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is a mule coin, meaning it has the obverse (front) design of one year (1989) and the reverse (back) design of another year (1990). This makes it a unique and rare coin among collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 PM | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Mule of 1989 & 1990) 1990 coin.
