50 Pence - Elizabeth II (D-Day Anniversary; Silver Proof) 2019 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (D-Day Anniversary; Silver Proof) 2019 back
50 Pence - Elizabeth II (D-Day Anniversary; Silver Proof) 2019 photo

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

2019 year
Silver (.925) 8 g 27.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2019
Value
50 Pence 0.50 GIP = USD 0.66
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
8 g
Diameter
27.3 mm
Shape
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#240081
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Land and sea map, coloured flags of USA, UK and Canada.
The map is of the French coastline and highlights the famous five beaches, known as Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword, where Allied soldiers from nations around the world famously landed in the summer of 1944.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
D-DAY 75TH ANNIVERSARY
1944-2019
D-DAY
UTAH OMAHA GOLD JUNO SWORD
FIFTY PENCE

Edge

Plain

Comment

 

 

Also released as a “Coin Cover” in a limited edition of 300 

This edition was in an envelope accompanied by 6 black and white 

stamps, created from photographs taken on the day of the invasion. 

Issued on the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, 

6th June 2019 by Jubilee Mint, in a leather-look presentation folder.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day, which is a significant event in modern history. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of the Normandy landings on the other, making it a unique and meaningful collector's item for anyone interested in military history or numismatics.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2019 PM 4950 - - - - - -

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