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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Tanks - Centurion
2016 year| Gold (.999) plated copper | 27 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GGP = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) plated copper |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#352323 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Tank, in the background caterpillar tracks
Script: Latin
Lettering: CENTURION
Engraver: Malcolm Cleverley
Edge
Milled
Comment
CoA:Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Tanks - Centurion) 2016 coin from Guernsey is that it features a unique design that commemorates the Centurion tank, which was introduced in 1945 and played a significant role in the British Army's armored divisions during World War II and the Cold War era. The coin's design showcases the tank in detail, with the words "Centurion Tank 1945-1960" inscribed above it. This coin is a great collector's item for anyone interested in military history or numismatics.
