50 Pence (VE-Day) – Alderney
Context
Year: 2020
Country: British Crown dependencies
Issuer: Alderney
Ruler: Elizabeth II
Currency:
(since 1971)
Total mintage: 19,999
Material
References
Numista: #367549
Value
Exchange value: 0.50 GGP
Obverse
Description:
Bust of Queen Elizabeth II in the Diamond Diadem, facing right.
Inscription:
ELIZABETH II · FIFTY PENCE · ALDERNEY C.I.
JI
2020
JI
2020
Translation:
ELIZABETH II · FIFTY PENCE · ALDERNEY C.I.
JI
2020
JI
2020
Script: Latin
Language: English
Engraver: Joel Iskowitz
Reverse
Description:
A typographic bust of Winston Churchill, formed from his "Blood, toil, tears and sweat" speech. The clock shows 12:01am, marked with the VE Day emblem for the official ceasefire.
Inscription:
I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat
WORDS THAT WON THE WAR
WORDS THAT WON THE WAR
Script: Latin
Edge
Reeded
Categories
| Person> Military leader |
| Person> Politician |
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Commonwealth Mint | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | 19,999 | Proof |
Series: Words that won the War
✨ Legendary