50 Pence - Elizabeth II (WWI - Sapping, Mining) 2014 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (WWI - Sapping, Mining) 2014 back
50 Pence - Elizabeth II (WWI - Sapping, Mining) 2014 photo
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50 Pence - Elizabeth II WWI - Sapping, Mining

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 0.65
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#267072
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SAFE,
THOUGH
ALL SAFETY’S
LOST

Engraver: Matthew Bonaccorsi

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (WWI - Sapping, Mining) 2014 coin from Guernsey is that it features a unique design that commemorates the role of sappers and miners during World War I. The coin's design depicts a soldier tunneling through rock, symbolizing the dangerous and crucial work that sappers and miners carried out during the war. This design is particularly significant because it highlights an often-overlooked aspect of warfare and pays tribute to the bravery and skill of those who served in these specialized units.