© The Royal Mint, 1994
© The Royal Mint, 1994
50 Pence - Elizabeth II D-Day Anniversary; Silver Piedfort
1994 year| Silver (.925) | 27 g | 30 mm |
| 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 GBP) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 1998 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#131732 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
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 silver piedfort in 2019 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 gold proof.© The Royal Mint, 1994
(former Spink ref. 4353)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1994 D-Day Anniversary Silver Piedfort 50p coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the D-Day landings during World War II. The coin features a design depicting the Allied invasion of Normandy, with the words "D-Day 6th June 1944" inscribed above the image. The coin was produced in a limited edition of 30,000 pieces, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (D-Day Anniversary; Silver Piedfort) 1994 coin.
