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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Queen in State Coach
| Issuer | Guernsey |
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| Year | 2013 |
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| Reference(s) | KM#A269 |
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| Reverse description | Central full-colour photographic scene depicting the Gold State Coach, drawn by horses and escorted by a procession of Foot Guards in scarlet tunics and bearskin caps, commemorating the 1953 Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The coloured tableau is framed by an ornate gold-toned border decorated with floral and foliate motifs including thistle and rose emblems. Above the central scene, the dual dates 1953 and 2013 flank the word CORONATION in raised lettering, while the denomination FIFTY PENCE appears in relief along the lower border. |
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| Mintage | 2013 - BU |
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Issued to mark the 60th anniversary of Elizabeth II's coronation, this piece belongs to a wave of commemoratives produced across British Crown Dependencies in 2013. Guernsey had been issuing coronation-anniversary coins since the Silver Jubilee era, making this a well-worn category in their catalog. Gold clad steel — a base core electroplated rather than bonded — was the cost-reduction choice that allowed broad retail distribution without sacrificing the visual weight of a large crown-sized piece.