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50 Pence - Elizabeth II 60th Anniversary - Battle of Britain, Gold Proof
| Issuer | Guernsey |
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| Year | 2000 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, rendered in the fourth definitive portrait by Ian Rank-Broadley, depicting the Queen wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara and drop earrings. The portrait is finely detailed with naturalistic hair treatment and draped dress. The peripheral legend reads 'ELIZABETH II BAILIWICK OF GUERNSEY' arcing around the upper field, with the date '2000' positioned at lower right. The engraver's initials 'IRB' appear beneath the truncation of the bust. |
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| Reverse description | A uniformed Royal Air Force pilot is depicted in three-quarter bust in the lower central field, set against a backdrop of coastal cliffs and sea, evoking the English coastline defended during the Battle of Britain. Above, a Supermarine Spitfire fighter aircraft is shown in flight across the upper field, rendered in fine relief detail. A dotted inner border frames the central design. The commemorative legend '60th ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN' arcs around the upper periphery, while the denomination 'FIFTY 50 PENCE' is inscribed across the lower field. |
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| Edge | Smooth |
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