50 Pence (Queen Mother) – Ascension Island

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 100th Anniversary of the Birth of the Queen Mother

United Kingdom

Context

Year: 2000

Country: United Kingdom

Issuer: Ascension Island

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Pound

(since 1976)

Total mintage: 20,000

Material

Diameter: 38.6 mm

Weight: 28.28 g

Silver weight: 26.16 g

Thickness: 3 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #12a

Numista: #74069

Value

Bullion value: $75.60

Obverse

Description:

Queen Elizabeth II crowned, facing right.

Inscription:

QUEEN ELIZABETH II . ASCENSION ISLAND

50 PENCE

Script: Latin

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf

Reverse

Description:

Portrait of the Queen Mother, with dates.

Inscription:

QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER

1900-2000

Script: Latin

Engraver: David Cornell

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Valcambi	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2000	—	20,000

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