Right facing couped bust of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend and date around
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Latin
Obverse lettering
ELIZABETH II · D · G · REGINA ·
GIBRALTAR · 2017
PM
Reverse description
The coat of arms of the Government of Gibraltar which combines that of Her Majesty’s Government and Gibraltar’s own coat of arms. HM Government of Gibraltar coat of arms consists of a quartered shield of which the first and fourth quarters show the passant guardian lions of England. The second quarter features the rampant lion and double treasure Flory counterflory of Scotland and in the third a harp for Ireland. The crest is a guardian lion wearing the St Edward’s Crown and the dexter supporter is a likewise crowned English lion. The sinister is a Scottish unicorn. Gibraltar coat of arms consists of an escutcheon and a three-towered castle under which hangs a golden key.
Reverse script
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Reverse lettering
FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE
REFERENDUM
- FIFTY PENCE -
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Plain
Mint
(PM) Pobjoy Mint, Surrey, United Kingdom (1965-2023)