50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Royal Marines - 1st June 1794) 2004 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Royal Marines - 1st June 1794) 2004 back
50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Royal Marines - 1st June 1794) 2004 photo
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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Royal Marines - 1st June

2004 year
Copper-nickel 8 g 27.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2004
Value
50 Pence 0.50 GIP = USD 0.66
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
8 g
Diameter
27.3 mm
Thickness
1.78 mm
Shape
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#220606
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Foot soldiers

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GLORIOUS 1ST OF JUNE 1794
50 PENCE

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 210th anniversary of the formation of the Royal Marines, which was established on June 1st, 1794. The coin's design features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of a Royal Marine soldier on the other. The coin was minted in 2004 and has a diameter of 24mm and a weight of 8 grams. It was produced by the Gibraltar Mint, which is a British Overseas Territory.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2004  250 - - - - - -

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