50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Queen Mother) 2002 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Queen Mother) 2002 back
50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Queen Mother) 2002 photo

50 Pence - Elizabeth II Queen Mother

2002 year
Copper-nickel 28.28 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Ascension Island (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2002
Value
50 Pence (0.50)
Currency
Pound (1976-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#28491
Rarity index
79%

Reverse

Bust of the Queen Mother on the rightAutomatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER
1900 - 2002
TO CELEBRATE A LIFE
OF DUTY, DIGNITY AND LOVE

Engraver: David Cornell

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, specifically the Queen Mother, on the obverse side, while the reverse side features a depiction of the Ascension Island's unique flora and fauna, including the Ascension Island parsley fern and the Ascension Island frigatebird. This design was created by the artist, Ian Rank-Broadley, and was specifically commissioned for this coin.