Obverse © MMowiec – Reverse © Dorset Coin Company Ltd (ebay seller: dorsetcoinco)
Obverse © MMowiec – Reverse © Dorset Coin Company Ltd (ebay seller: dorsetcoinco)
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Tanks - Chieftain
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#367087 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Tank, in the background caterpillar tracks
Script: Latin
Lettering: CHIEFTAIN
Engraver: Malcolm Cleverley
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Tanks - Chieftain) 2016 coin from Guernsey is that it features a unique design that showcases the Chieftain tank, which was a British main battle tank that was introduced in the 1960s and served in the British Army until the 1990s. The coin's design highlights the tank's distinctive shape and features, making it a standout piece for collectors of military-themed coins.
