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50 Pence - Elizabeth II WWI - Lord Kitchener
2014 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 | 2014 |
| 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 |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#82579 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Fully gilded reverse depicting Lord Kitchener pointing
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAKE
ME
A SOLDIER,
LORD
Edge
Milled and fully gilded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 100th anniversary of the start of World War I. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Lord Kitchener, a prominent British military leader during the war, while the reverse depicts a soldier standing in front of a poppy field, symbolizing remembrance and sacrifice. The coin's gold plating and limited mintage make it a valuable and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
