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© collectorshandbook2012
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Royal Marines - Falklands; Silver Proof
2004 year| Copper-nickel | 8 g | 27.3 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating 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 |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#428614 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Four soldiers with guns, flag in background
Script: Latin
Lettering: THE FALKLANDS 1982
Edge
Plain
Comment
Coin is a part of six coin set (photos from collectorshandbook2012):
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Falklands War, also known as the Malvinas War, which was a conflict between Argentina and the United Kingdom in 1982. The coin features an image of a Royal Marine soldier on the reverse side, and the obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin was minted in a limited quantity of 10,000 pieces and is considered a collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Royal Marines - Falklands; Silver Proof) 2004 coin.
