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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Christmas, Colourized
| Issuer | Government of Gibraltar |
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| Year | 2019 |
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| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a colourized depiction of Father Christmas rendered in a charming, cartoon-like style at the centre of the field. The figure is dressed in his traditional red suit with a white fur-trimmed collar, a black belt with a gold buckle, and black boots, and is accompanied by a small black cat and a white gift sack at his feet. Flanking the central motif are raised relief sprigs of holly with berries, lending a festive character to the composition. The legend 'FATHER CHRISTMAS ™' arcs across the upper field, while 'FIFTY PENCE' is inscribed along the lower field in bold raised lettering. |
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| Reverse lettering | FATHER CHRISTMAS ™ FIFTY PENCE |
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Gibraltar has issued an unbroken run of annual Christmas 50 pence pieces since 1988, a series that predates most modern collector-focused holiday coinage by a decade. The colourized finish on this piece is applied post-strike, a process that disqualifies these from many registry sets but has done nothing to dampen collector demand in the British commemorative market.