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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Royal Air Force Centenary
2018 year| Gold (.999) plated copper | 38 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2018 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GGP = USD 0.66 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) plated copper |
| Weight | 38 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#366694 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Royal Air Force badge of eagle with outstretched wings in blue circle encircled by the RAF motto (Per Ardua Ad Astra - Through Adversity to the Stars) and with crown above. Badge in shiny central circle with duller outer circle containing reverse legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROYAL AIR FORCE CENTENARY
PER ARDUA AD ASTRA
FIFTY PENCE
Edge
Milled
Comment
This coin marks the centenary of the Royal Air Force (1918-2018), and is part of the much larger Squadrons of the Royal Air Force series by Westminster Mint. Each comes with a certificate of authenticity providing technical specifications and a brief history of the coin's squadron - or, in this case, the RAF as a whole.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Royal Air Force Centenary) 2018 from Guernsey made of Gold (.999) plated copper weighing 38 g is that it was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Royal Air Force (RAF), which was formed on April 1, 1918. The coin features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a design depicting an RAF aircraft on the other. The use of gold plating on copper gives the coin a distinctive appearance and adds to its collectibility.
