Guernsey 50 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; large type obverse
Obverse
Guernsey 50 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; large type reverse
Reverse
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Guernsey 50 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait large type (1985–1997)

CountryGuernsey Year1985–1997 Denom50 Pence Mintage700 MintRoyal Mint MetalCopper-nickel Melt ~£0.15
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CountryGuernsey
Year1985–1997
Denomination50 Pence
Face value50p
Mintage700
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationNon-circulating
Demonetised1998
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight13.500g
Diameter30.0mm
ShapeEquilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
EdgePlain
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Obv. artistRaphael David Maklouf
Rev. artistRobert Elderton
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Obverse

Crowned head right, small shield at left

ELIZABETH II BAILIWICK OF GUERNSEY

Reverse

Freesia flowers

FIFTY PENCE 1988 50

Copper content
Gross troy oz 0.4340
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £0.15
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About the 1985 Guernsey 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – large type

The 1985 Guernsey 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – large type is a collector 50 pence coin issued from 1985 to 1997, struck in copper-nickel. It weighs 13.5g and measures 30mm across. Reverse design: Freesia flowers.

700 were struck. It is no longer legal tender (withdrawn 1998), so its value is to collectors only.

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

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