50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Powder blue tang) 2021 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Powder blue tang) 2021 back
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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Powder blue tang

2021 year
Copper-nickel (Diamond finish) 8 g 27.3 mm
Description
Issuer
British Indian Ocean Territory (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2021
Value
50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65
Currency
Pound sterling (2008-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (Diamond finish)
Weight
8 g
Diameter
27.3 mm
Thickness
1.78 mm
Shape
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#300865
Rarity index
77%

Reverse

Powder blue tang looking right.
Seaweed is also located behind the Powder blue tang.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
POWDER BLUE TANG
DA
FIFTY PENCE

Edge

Plain

Comment

Sea Creatures coin set (2021):
A collection of six cupro-nickel coloured coins available individually or as part of a set.
[These coins are also available in sterling silver]



The Powder Blue Tang, also known as the Powder Blue Surgeonfish. They have an oval body shape with extremely colourful, bold markings. Blue tangs can be found in the clear waters on and surrounding coral reefs. They inhabit a wide range that stretches from the Pacific to the Indian Oceans. They are easy to spot, thanks to their characteristically vibrant colourations of royal blue and canary yellow.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design of a powder blue tang, a species of surgeonfish found in the Indian Ocean, on its reverse side. The design is meant to highlight the beauty and diversity of marine life in the British Indian Ocean Territory.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2021 PM 2750 - - - - - -

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