© The Royal Mint, 2019
© The Royal Mint, 2019
50 Pence - Elizabeth II D-Day Anniversary; Silver Proof
2019 year| Silver (.925) | 8 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 | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#219329 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
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 with Raphael David Maklouf's third portrait to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the D-Day Normandy Landings, reissued in 2009 with Ian Rank Broadley's fourth portrait as part of the 16-piece sets to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 50 pence denomination, then reissued in 2019 with Jody Clark's fifth portrait, forming part of the 5-coin British Military set celebrating 50 years of the 50p.Issue Limit: 1,969
©The Royal Mint, 2019
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (D-Day Anniversary; Silver Proof) 2019 from United Kingdom is that it features a unique reverse design by sculptor and designer, Stephen Taylor. The design depicts a group of soldiers landing on a beach, with the inscription "D-Day 75th Anniversary" above them. The coin's obverse features the standard effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, also designed by Stephen Taylor. This coin was issued to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day, a significant event in World War II, and its unique design makes it a standout among other coins in the Royal Mint's collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1934 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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