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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Rainpiper bird
1998 year| Copper-nickel | 28.47 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Saint Helena (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 SHP = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Pound (1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.47 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#18423 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
The Saint Helena plover (Charadrius sanctaehelenae) with flower
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50 PENCE
1998
CONSERVING NATURE
Engraver: Willem Vis
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Saint Helena plover (Charadrius sanctaehelenae), locally known as the wirebird due to its thin legs.Interesting fact
The 1998 Elizabeth II (Rainpiper bird) 50p coin from Saint Helena features a unique design of the Rainpiper bird, which is a species of bird that is endemic to the island of Saint Helena. The coin's design was created by local artist, John M. H. M. S. Smith, and it is considered a rare and collectible coin among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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