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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Platinum Wedding - 40th Anniversary Portrait
2017 year| Gold plated copper-nickel | 30.6 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GGP = USD 0.65 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#344679 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Colour printed image of Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Westminster Abbey’s Rose window in background.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PLATINUM 70 WEDDING
Edge
Milled
Comment
The photo from reverse is a portrait in Windsor Castle’s Green Room, taken by Tim Graham to mark their 40th anniversary.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip's wedding, and features a portrait of the couple on the reverse side.
