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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Tanks - M4 Sherman Firefly
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#352322 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Tank, in the background caterpillar tracks and airplane
Script: Latin
Lettering:
M4 SHERMAN
FIREFLY
Engraver: Malcolm Cleverley
Edge
Milled
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the M4 Sherman Firefly, a tank used by the British Army during World War II. The coin's design highlights the tank's distinctive shape and includes intricate details such as the tank's tracks and gun barrel. The use of gold plating on the coin adds an extra layer of elegance and sophistication to the design, making it a truly special collector's item.
