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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Sir Ernest Shackleton's Final Expedition: Quest - Silver
2022 year| Silver (.925) | 8.00 g | 27.30 mm |
| Issuer | South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2022 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.66 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (2000-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 8.00 g |
| Diameter | 27.30 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#336669 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
The schooner-rigged steamship Quest, which sailed from 1917 until sinking in 1962. This ship was used by Sir Ernest Shackleton on his final voyage, the Shackleton-Rowlett Expedition of 1921-1922.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
QUEST
Comment
Also issued in a CuNi uncirculated version.Numismater list this coin under the number KM#116. In fact this should be named 113c as this is the silver version of the KM#113.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates Sir Ernest Shackleton's Final Expedition, also known as the Quest Expedition, which took place in 1921-1922. The coin's design features a portrait of Shackleton and the Quest ship, which was used during the expedition. The coin's release in 2022 marks the 100th anniversary of the expedition, making it a unique and collectible item for coin enthusiasts and history buffs.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 PM | 175 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Sir Ernest Shackleton's Final Expedition: Quest - Silver) 2022 coin.
