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50 Pence - Elizabeth II WWI - Battle of Cambrai
2016 year| Gold (.999) plated steel | 27 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Jersey (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 JEP = USD 0.66 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) plated steel |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#321283 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Depiction of the Battle of Cambrai
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WHAT
PASSING BELLS
FOR THESE WHO
DIE?
Engraver: Matthew Bonaccorsi
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Cambrai, a significant military engagement during World War I. The battle was fought between British and German forces in November and December of 1917 and marked the first large-scale use of tanks in warfare. The coin's design features an image of a tank and soldiers advancing across a battlefield, with the dates of the battle inscribed below. The coin's gold plating and limited mintage make it a valuable and collectible item for coin enthusiasts and history buffs.
