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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Platinum Wedding - The Honeymoon 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 0.66 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#344678 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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
After their honeymoon, the Princess Elizabeth and Prince Phillip took a stroll in the gardens at Broadlands in Hampshire, where the photo from the revers of the coin was taken.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, known as the "Honeymoon Portrait," which was taken in 1947, the year of her wedding to Prince Philip. This portrait has been used on various commemorative coins throughout the years, but this particular coin from Guernsey is one of the few that features the platinum wedding anniversary design. Additionally, the coin is made of gold-plated copper-nickel, which gives it a distinctive look and adds to its collectibility.
