South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands 50 Pence - Elizabeth II, 2022
Sir Ernest Shackleton's Final Expedition: Quest - Silver
Information
Country
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
Currency
Pound sterling
(2000 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
50 Pence - Elizabeth II
Year
2022
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
8
Diameter (mm)
27.3
Description
50 Pence - Elizabeth II from South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. Issued in 2022. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 27.3 mm and weighs 8 g.
- Obverse
- Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (special effigy by the Pobjoy Mint)
- Reverse
- The schooner-rigged steamship Quest, which sailed from 1917 until sinking in 1962. This ship was used by Sir Ernest Shackleton on his final voyage, the Shackleton-Rowlett Expedition of 1921-1922.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 PM | 175 | Proof |
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