Ascension Island 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Frigate birds Silver Proof Issue (1998)
Circulating version: 1998 Ascension Island 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Frigate birds
| Country | Ascension Island (Saint Helena) |
| Year | 1998 |
| Denomination | 50 Pence |
| Face value | 50p |
| Mintage | 15,000 |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.280g |
| Diameter | 38.6mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Raphael David Maklouf |
| Rev. artist | David Cornell |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Tags | commemorative |
Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right
ELIZABETH II ASCENSION ISLAND
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Daily limit reachedAbout the 1998 Ascension Island 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Frigate birds – Silver Proof Issue
The 1998 Ascension Island 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Frigate birds – Silver Proof Issue is a collector 50 pence coin, struck in silver (.925). It weighs 28.28g and measures 38.61mm across.
15,000 were struck.
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How much is the 1998 Ascension Island 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Frigate birds – Silver Proof Issue worth?
No verified sale of the 1998 Ascension Island 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Frigate birds – Silver Proof Issue has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £38.07 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 1998 Ascension Island 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Frigate birds – Silver Proof Issue different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1998 Ascension Island 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Frigate birds, not the coin found in change. At 28.28g of silver (.925) it is heavier than the 28g copper circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 1998 Ascension Island 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Frigate birds – Silver Proof Issue?
Check the weight 28.28g and diameter 38.61mm and the metal (silver (.925)) against the specification table on this page.
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