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50 Pence - Elizabeth II WWI - Victoria Cross
2017 year| Gold (.999) plated copper | 27 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GGP = USD 0.66 |
| 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#394055 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Image of the Victoria Cross
Script: Latin
Lettering: GAVE THE MOST THAT MAN CAN GIVE
Designer: Matthew Bonaccorsi
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (WWI - Victoria Cross) 2017 coin from Guernsey is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 100th anniversary of World War I and honors the recipients of the Victoria Cross, the highest military decoration for valour in the face of the enemy given to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces. The coin's design includes an image of King George V, who reigned during World War I, and the inscription "1914-1918 The Great War" on the reverse side.
