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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Platinum Wedding - Golden Wedding 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#344677 |
|---|---|
| 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
Photo on reverse has been taken in 1997 to commemorate the Golden Wedding Anniversary of HM Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 70th wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. The coin features a portrait of the couple on the reverse side, and the obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin's design was created by the artist, Stephen Taylor, and it was produced in a limited edition of 2,017 pieces.
