50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Platinum Wedding - 10th Anniversary Portrait 1957) 2017 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Platinum Wedding - 10th Anniversary Portrait 1957) 2017 back
50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Platinum Wedding - 10th Anniversary Portrait 1957) 2017 photo
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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Platinum Wedding - 10th Anniversary Portrait

2017 year
Gold plated copper-nickel 30.6 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Guernsey
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2017
Value
50 Pence 0.50 GGP = USD 0.66
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold plated copper-nickel
Weight
30.6 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#361128
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Black & white printed image of Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Westminster Abbey’s Rose window in background.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PLATINUM 70 WEDDING

Designer: Antony Armstrong-Jones

Edge

Milled

Comment

Revers of the coin present the photo taken in 1957 by Lord Snowdon (Antony Armstrong-Jones) for the 10th Anniversairy of the wedding og HM Queen and Prince Philip.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip's wedding, and features a unique 10th-anniversary portrait of the couple.