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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Coronation Jubilee
2003 year| Silver (.925) | 8 g | 27.3 mm |
| Issuer | Alderney (Guernsey) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2003 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GGP = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#84307 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Queen Elizabeth II wearing crown and holding orb and sceptre, seated on throne.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1953 CORONATION JUBILEE 2003
Edge
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Comment
This is the last of four different designs issued by Alderney : KM# 75, 76, 77 and 78.
Jersey and Guernsey also issued four coins, making twelve different designs altogether for the Channel Islands.
Jersey and Guernsey, but not Alderney, issued the same designs in copper-nickel as well.
Below photo with permission of © Thomson Roddick Auctioneers & Valuers / www.thomsonroddick.com:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation, which took place on June 2, 1953. The coin's design features a portrait of the Queen on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts a stylized image of the St. Edward's Crown, which was used in the coronation ceremony. The coin's silver composition and 8g weight also add to its uniqueness and value.
