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50 Pence - Elizabeth II WWI - Menin Gate
2016 year| Gold (.999) plated copper | 27 g | 38.6 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 | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#392671 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Image of the Last Post ceremony near Menin Gate in Ypres, Belgium
Script: Latin
Lettering: TO THE END THEY REMAIN
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (WWI - Menin Gate) 2016 coin from Guernsey is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, one of the bloodiest battles in World War I. The coin's design depicts the Menin Gate, a memorial gate in Ypres, Belgium, which serves as a tribute to the soldiers who died during the battle. The coin's gold plating and limited mintage make it a valuable and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
