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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Fram; Silver
2022 year| Silver (.925) | 8 g | 27.3 mm |
| Issuer | British Antarctic Territory (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2022 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.66 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1991-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#322031 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Ship sailing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
FRAM
Edge
Plain
Comment
The design on the coin features the Fram, a three-masted schooner which was designed to withstand the freezing waters of the Arctic and Antarctic regions. The Fram was designed and built by the Scottish-Norwegian shipwright Colin Archer for Fridtjof Nansen's 1893 Arctic expedition. Nansen had planned to freeze Fram into the Arctic ice sheet and float with it over the North Pole.
The ship is said to have sailed farther north and farther south than any other wooden ship. Before the Titanic, the Fram was the most famous ship in the world.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the British Antarctic Territory's scenic landscape, including the iconic Mount Erebus, the world's southernmost active volcano. The coin's design also highlights the territory's rich wildlife, such as penguins and seals, and includes an image of the RRS Sir David Attenborough, a British research ship named after the renowned naturalist and broadcaster. This coin is a rare and beautiful collector's item that not only showcases the natural beauty of the British Antarctic Territory but also serves as a tribute to the territory's scientific research and exploration.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 PM | 175 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Fram; Silver) 2022 coin.
