50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Father Christmas) 2021 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Father Christmas) 2021 back
50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Father Christmas) 2021 photo

50 Pence - Elizabeth II Father Christmas

2021 year
Copper-nickel (Diamond finish) 8 g 27.3 mm
Description
Issuer
British Indian Ocean Territory (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2021
Value
50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.66
Currency
Pound sterling (2008-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (Diamond finish)
Weight
8 g
Diameter
27.3 mm
Thickness
1.78 mm
Shape
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#312212
Rarity index
84%

Reverse

Santa Claus facing, holding a dog in arms, a Christmas tree behind, value below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FATHER CHRISTMAS™
DA
FIFTY PENCE

Edge

Plain

Comment


Coin issued in card (as Christmas Tree decoration).

Based on Father Christmas, the character from a British Children’s book written and illustrated by Raymond Briggs.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design of Father Christmas, also known as Santa Claus, on the reverse side, which was created by the British Indian Ocean Territory to celebrate the holiday season.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2021 PM 7500 - - - - - -

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