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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Father Christmas, Silver
| Issuer | British Indian Ocean Territory |
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| Year | 2021 |
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| Weight | 8 g |
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| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II • 2021 • BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY PM |
| Reverse description | A coloured depiction of Father Christmas rendered in full-colour appliqué, shown facing the viewer while cradling a small dog in his arms. A decorated Christmas tree rises behind him to the left. The denomination appears in the lower field beneath the central design. The inscription arcs across the upper field, incorporating the trademarked character name. |
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The British Indian Ocean Territory has no permanent civilian population — the Chagossians were forcibly removed between 1968 and 1973 to make way for the RAF and US military base at Diego Garcia — which means BIOT coinage is struck purely for the collector market, never for circulation. This piece is one of a string of festive issues produced for that market under the territory's nominal issuing authority.