50 Pence (World War II conclusion) – United Kingdom
Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: 80th anniversary of the end of WWII
United Kingdom
Context
Material
Diameter: 27.3 mm
Weight: 8 g
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Shape: Equilateral curve heptagon
Composition: Copper-nickel
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
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References
Numista: #449103
Value
Exchange value: 0.50 GBP = $0.68
Inflation-adjusted value: 0.51 GBP
Obverse
Description:
Uncrowned portrait of King Charles III left, inscription and date surrounding.
Inscription:
CHARLES III·D·G·REX·F·D·50 PENCE·2025 ·
MJ
MJ
Translation:
CHARLES III BY THE GRACE OF GOD KING DEFENDER OF THE FAITH 50 PENCE 2025
Script: Latin
Designer: Martin Jennings
Reverse
Description:
Three WWII medals in order of wear: the 1939-1945 Star, the Defence Medal, and the War Medal 1939-1945 (obverse sides shown).
Inscription:
GRI VI THE 1939–1945 STAR
GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP
GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE IMP:
TN
STORIES OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR
GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP
GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE IMP:
TN
STORIES OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR
Translation:
GEORGE VI BY THE GRACE OF GOD KING OF ALL THE BRITISH DOMINIONS DEFENDER OF THE FAITH EMPEROR OF INDIA
GEORGE VI BY THE GRACE OF GOD KING OF ALL THE BRITISH DOMINIONS AND EMPEROR OF INDIA
THE 1939–1945 STAR
STORIES OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR
GEORGE VI BY THE GRACE OF GOD KING OF ALL THE BRITISH DOMINIONS AND EMPEROR OF INDIA
THE 1939–1945 STAR
STORIES OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR
Script: Latin
Language: Latin
Designer: Timothy Noad
Edge
Plain
🌟 Uncommon