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50 Pence - Elizabeth II White-tailed tropicbird; Silver Proof Issue
1998 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Ascension Island (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| Value | 50 Pence (0.50) |
| Currency | Pound (1976-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#18425 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WWF CONSERVING NATURE
50 PENCE
1998
Engraver: David Cornell
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1998 Ascension Island 50p coin featuring the White-tailed tropicbird is unique in that it was produced in a silver proof finish, which gives it a distinctive shine and makes it stand out from other coins.
