50 Pence - Elizabeth II (WWI - Animals at War) 2014 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (WWI - Animals at War) 2014 back
50 Pence - Elizabeth II (WWI - Animals at War) 2014 photo
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50 Pence - Elizabeth II WWI - Animals at War

2014 year
Gold (.999) plated copper 27 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Guernsey
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2014
Value
50 Pence 0.50 GGP = USD 0.66
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.999) plated copper
Weight
27 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#267074
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SAFE,
THOUGH
ALL SAFETY’S
LOST

Engraver: Matthew Bonaccorsi

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (WWI - Animals at War) 2014 from Guernsey is that it features a unique design that commemorates the role of animals in World War I. The coin's reverse side depicts a soldier and a horse, with the inscription " Animals at War" and the dates "1914-1918" above them. This design serves as a poignant reminder of the significant contribution made by animals during the war, including horses, dogs, and other animals that were used for transportation, communication, and other purposes.