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50 Pence - Elizabeth II WWII
2005 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Ascension Island (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 50 Pence (0.50) |
| Currency | Pound (1976-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3.28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#25945 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
END OF WORLD WAR 2 · 60TH ANNIVERSARY
1945-2005
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II. The reverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the obverse side features an image of a Spitfire plane, which was a symbol of British determination and resilience during the war. The coin's design is the work of sculptor and engraver, Ian Rank-Broadley, who is known for his work on various coins and medals.
