50 Pence – South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: Shackleton-Rowlett Expedition of 1921-1922
United Kingdom
Context
Material
Diameter: 27.3 mm
Weight: 8 g
Silver weight: 7.40 g
Shape: Equilateral curve heptagon
Composition: 92.5% Silver
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
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References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard116
Numista: #336669
Value
Exchange value: 0.50 GBP = $0.68
Bullion value: $20.93
Inflation-adjusted value: 0.61 GBP
Obverse
Description:
Queen Elizabeth II (Pobjoy Mint effigy)
Inscription:
South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands
2022
2022
Script: Latin
Designer: Pobjoy Mint
Reverse
Description:
The schooner-rigged steamship Quest (1917–1962) was Sir Ernest Shackleton's vessel on his final Shackleton-Rowlett Expedition (1921–1922).
Inscription:
50
QUEST
QUEST
Script: Latin
Edge
Categories
| Transportation> Watercraft |
| Event> Death anniversary |
| Person> Explorer |
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Pobjoy Mint | (PB) |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | PM | 175 | Proof |
✨ Legendary