© The Royal Mint, 2019
© The Royal Mint, 2019
50 Pence - Elizabeth II D-Day Anniversary; Silver Piedfort
2019 year| Silver (.925) | 16 g | 27.3 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2019 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 16 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#219333 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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
The piedfort version was first issued in 1994 with Raphael David Maklouf's 3rd portrait, then reissued in 2019 with Jody Clark's 5th portrait, forming part of the 5-coin British Military set celebrating 50 years of the 50p.Issue Limit: 1,220
©The Royal Mint, 2019
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day, a significant event in World War II. The coin's design features a depiction of the Normandy landings, along with the dates "1944" and "2019" to mark the anniversary. The coin's silver composition and piedfort minting process also add to its uniqueness and collectibility.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 333 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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) 2019 coin.
