50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Queen's birthday) 2001 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Queen's birthday) 2001 back
50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Queen's birthday) 2001 photo
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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Queen's birthday

2001 year
Copper-nickel 28.28 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Saint Helena (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2001
Value
50 Pence 0.50 SHP = USD 0.65
Currency
Pound (1971-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#67367
Rarity index
79%

Reverse

Bust of Queen facing within circle and rose sprigs. Date below in a rectangle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
QUEEN ELIZABETH II 75TH BIRTHDAY
2001

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's 75th birthday in 2001, and it features a unique design that showcases the Queen's portrait on one side and a picture of the historic Jamestown Church on the other.