50 Pence - Elizabeth II Platinum anniversary

50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Platinum anniversary) - obverse50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Platinum anniversary) - reverse

© Gerald Moore

Features

Location Tristan da Cunha (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha)
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type Fantasy items › Fantasy currency
Year 2017
Value 50 Pence (0.50)
Currency Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition Copper-nickel
Weight 8.55 g
Diameter 26 mm
Shape Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
133661

Commemorative issue

70th wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.

Obverse

Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II • TDC

Engraver: Ian Rank-Broadley

Reverse

Diagrammatic representation of the Queen's engagement ring encircling the monogram E&P (Elizabeth and Philip) with the dates above and below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PLATINUM WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
1947 E&P 2017
50

Edge

Plain

Comments

Coin is unusual in having a broad rim on its reverse, similar to those on UK 20 pence coins, while the obverse has a simple raised edge as on UK 50 pence coins.
It is also technically undated : the date 2017 is part of the description of the commemorated event (as is the date 1947) and is shown in small format digits, and is not on the outer perimeter of the coin.
The coin is slightly smaller and slightly heavier than all other UK and Regional 50p coins.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
2017 

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