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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Tanks - Mark I
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#352321 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Tank, in the background caterpillar tracks
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARK I
Engraver: Malcolm Cleverley
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Tanks - Mark I) 2016 coin from Guernsey is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 100th anniversary of the first tank, the Mark I, which was introduced during World War I. The coin's design showcases a detailed representation of the tank, along with the year 1916 and the words "Tanks - Mark I" inscribed above and below the tank's image. This coin is a rare and collectible item, especially for those interested in military history or numismatics.
