50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Jacques-Yves Cousteau; Silver) 2022 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Jacques-Yves Cousteau; Silver) 2022 back
50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Jacques-Yves Cousteau; Silver) 2022 photo
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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Jacques-Yves Cousteau; Silver

2022 year
Silver (.925) 8 g 27.3 mm
Description
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 0.65
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
References
Numista
N#345585
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Balloon above a ship in icy water.

Script: Latin

Lettering: FIFTY PENCE

Edge

Plain

Comment



Jacques-Yves Cousteau was a French naval officer, explorer, conservationist, film maker, scientist, photographer, author and researcher who studied the sea and all forms of life in water.

The design features the research vessel Calypso with a balloon set to take off for aerial exploration in the icy Antarctic waters.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design depicting Jacques-Yves Cousteau, a famous oceanographer and explorer, on the reverse side, while the obverse side features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. This coin is a non-circulating coin, meaning it is not intended for general circulation and is instead produced in limited quantities for collectors. Additionally, the coin is made of silver (.925) and weighs 8 grams, making it a valuable and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2022 PM 195 - - - - - -

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