50 Pence - Elizabeth II D-Day Anniversary, Silver Proof

€56,357.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1994
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value50 Pence (0.50 GBP)
CurrencyPound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight13.5 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueEquilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Raphael David Maklouf
Reverse: John Mills
In circulation to28 February 1998
Reference(s) KM#966a, Sp#H6
Obverse descriptionThird crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringELIZABETH II D·G·REG·F·D·1994 RDM
(Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith)
Reverse descriptionDesign representing the Allied invasion force of landing craft and aircraft heading for Normandy, filling the sea and sky.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering50 PENCE JM
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1994  - Proof - 40 000
Catalog ID6664294390
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