© Lee Taylor
© Lee Taylor
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Conquest of Everest
2014 year| Gold plated copper | 27 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2014 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GGP = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold plated copper |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#169269 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Right facing Queen Elizabeth II with coloured image of Mount Everest, Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tensing Norgay
Script: Latin
Lettering:
QUEEN ELIZABETH II
FIFTY PENCE
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Conquest of Everest) 2014 coin from Guernsey features a unique design that commemorates the 60th anniversary of the first ascent of Mount Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. The coin's design includes an image of the mountain and the two climbers, along with the inscription "Everest 1953-2013" and the coin's denomination. The coin's gold plating adds an extra layer of elegance and sophistication to the design, making it a truly special collector's item.
