Guernsey 50 Pence - Elizabeth II obverse
Obverse
Guernsey 50 Pence - Elizabeth II reverse
Reverse
Very Rare

Guernsey 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (1979–1984)

CountryGuernsey Year1979–1984 Denom50 Pence Mintage5,500 MintRoyal Mint MetalCopper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) Melt £0.11
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CountryGuernsey
Year1979–1984
Denomination50 Pence
Face value50p
Mintage5,500
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationNon-circulating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionCopper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) (750/1000 fine)
Weight13.500g · 0.3255 t oz
Diameter30.0mm
Thickness2.22mm
ShapeEquilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
EdgePlain
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Rev. artistAnthony Wagner
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Obverse

Guernsey's coat of arms

S'BALLIVIE INSVLE DEGERNERE VE

Reverse

Ducal cap of the Duke of Normandy

FIFTY 50 PENCE 1983

Copper content
Fine troy oz 0.3255
Melt value £0.11
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About the 1979 Guernsey 50 Pence - Elizabeth II

The 1979 Guernsey 50 Pence - Elizabeth II is a collector 50 pence coin issued from 1979 to 1984, struck in copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel). It weighs 13.5g and measures 30mm across. Reverse design: Ducal cap of the Duke of Normandy.

5,500 were struck. It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.

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Check the weight 13.5g and diameter 30mm and the metal (copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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