50 Pence - Elizabeth II (D-Day Anniversary; Gold Proof) 1994 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (D-Day Anniversary; Gold Proof) 1994 back
50 Pence - Elizabeth II (D-Day Anniversary; Gold Proof) 1994 photo
© The Royal Mint, 1994

50 Pence - Elizabeth II D-Day Anniversary; Gold Proof

1994 year
Gold (.9167) 26.32 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1994
Value
50 Pence (0.50&nbspGBP)
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
26.32 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
28 February 1998
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#199877
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Design representing the Allied invasion force of landing craft and aircraft heading for Normandy, filling the sea and sky.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
50
PENCE
JM

Engraver: John Mills

Edge

Plain

Comment

First issued in 1994, the design was reissued in gold in 2009 with Ian Rank-Broadley's fourth portrait in the 16-piece sets to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 50 pence denomination, then again with Jody Clark's fifth portrait, forming part of the 5-coin British Military set celebrating 50 years of the 50p. This design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort.

© The Royal Mint, 1994

former Spink ref. 4353)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (D-Day Anniversary; Gold Proof) 1994 from United Kingdom is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of D-Day, a significant event in World War II. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of the Normandy landings on the other. The coin's gold composition and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1994  1877 - - - - - -

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