1994 Great Britain (UK): 50 Pence "50th Anniversary of D-Day Landings" UNCOMMON!

Description

1994 Great Britain (UK): 50 Pence "50th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings" KM# 966
1994 Great Britain (UK): 50 Pence
"50th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings"
THE ORIGINAL CIRCULATED 30mm VERSION;
WITH THE 3rd PORTRAIT OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II OBVERSE
***** THIS SALE IS FOR 1 COIN ONLY !!!!*****
***** THIS SALE IS FOR 1 COIN ONLY !!!!*****
1994 GREAT BRITAIN (UK) 50 PENCE (Normandy Invasion) - 30mm Original Variety
SELLER'S NOTE'S:
A design representing the Allied invasion force heading for Normandy and filling the sea and sky, together with the value "50 PENCE". this was the last commemorative coin in the original (larger) size, demonetized in 1998.
The coin is one of five 50 pence coins released by the Royal Mint in their Military History set; it's mintage is 6.7 million, the others being the
2005 Victoria Cross Medal 50p
(12 million mintage), the
2006 Victoria Cross Soldier
50p (10 million mintage), the
2016 Battle of Hastings
50p (6.7 million mintage) and the
2015 Battle of Britain
50p (5.9 million).
The original cupronickel “D-Day” coin is 2.5mm thick and has a diameter of 30mm, as it was produced prior to 1997, meaning it was the last commemorative 50 pence coin to have those dimensions, the dimensions of the 50 pence coin were changed to 1.78mm thick and 27.3mm in diameter. The 50 Pence “D-Day Anniversary” coin is the only coin of the series to have the original dimensions of the old 50 Pence coins.
As the D-Day 50p was introduced prior to 1997, it is classed as an old-style 50p with a larger diameter and weight. This also means that it is no longer legal tender, as these older 50p coins were discontinued in 1998 making the D-Day 50p the last circulated commemorative 50p to be produced in this style. The only reverse design of the regular Military History Set that comes in the larger size (30mm) 50 pence coin dimensions was of the 1994 Allied Invasion Force in recognition of D-Day. The rest of the 5 coin Military History set is done in the new dimensions of the 50 p (1.78mm thick and 27.3mm in diameter).
These coins offered for sale are the
original
1994 circulated “D-Day” coins with the 3
rd
portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. They were originally set for circulation, and they show signs of circulation, obviously. Uniquely, these coins were demonetized in 1998, allowing for only 3 1/2 years of circulation, so they are in rather good shape for a circulated coin. They exhibit contact marks, minor scratches, they have the general signs of a circulated coin. The coins I have are in relatively, AU-EF condition, they remind me of being a little worse off than the West Point coins from the American Coin Hunt. Most of those are graded in mid MS quality, these UK coins would probably be a little lower on the scale, since they (assumably) spent more time in circulation. They are, in my subjective opinion, Almost Uncirculated on the Sheldon Scale. Maybe Extremely Fine. You be the judge by examining the photos I provided.
***** THIS SALE IS FOR 1 COIN ONLY !!!!*****
***** THIS SALE IS FOR 1 COIN ONLY !!!!*****
1994 Great Britain (UK): 50 Pence
"50th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings"
50 Pence - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; D-Day Anniversary)
1994
Circulating commemorative coin: 50th anniversary of Normandy Invasion
Copper-nickel • 13.5 g • ⌀ 30 mm
KM# 966, Mintage 6,705,500
Commemorative issue
50th anniversary of Normandy Invasion
Obverse
Third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II D·G·REG·F·D·1994
RDM
Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith (Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix)
Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf
Reverse
Design representing the Allied invasion force of landing craft and aircraft heading for Normandy, filling the sea and sky.
Lettering:
50
PENCE
Engraver: John Mills
Edge
Plain
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The price includes the item, safe and secure packaging materials, postage and/or extra postage due to packaging, and other costs associated with the safe secure shipping and sale of your item, and a very small premium for me: with the promise that you will not be disappointed in your item(s).
I LIKE TO TRY AND KEEP A UNIQUE AND ECLECTIC IN MY SELECTION OF COINS, EXONUMIA, AND MISCELLANY AVAILABLE TO YOU FOR SALE. I SEARCH FOR COINS OF INTEREST BY GOING TO A VARIETY OF PLACES, COIN-N-MEDAL SHOWS, to FLEA MARKETS, to YARD SALES, ETC. SEARCHING FOR DIFFERENT COINS OR OTHER UNIQUE ITEMS OF NUMISMATIC INTEREST.
I NEVER ALTER MY PHOTOS, I CROP THEM, BUT I NEVER ADJUST ANY SETTINGS (BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, SHARPNESS, ETC.), THEY ARE RAW PHOTOS STRAIGHT FROM THE CAMERA TO EBAY.  MY PRICES ARE NOT ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST, BUT CERTAINLY NOT THE HIGHEST EITHER, AND OFFERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME. IF I CAN ACCOMMODATE YOU, I WILL!!! PRICES ARE BASED ON SIMILAR COINS, RARITY, GRADE, AND WHAT I PAID. I HOPE I CAN CONTINUE TO LIVE UP TO, or EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS, AND THAT YOU WILL RETURN NOW AND AGAIN TO SEE WHATS NEW, OR JUST SAY, “HI!!!”
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING SMALL INDEPENDENT SELLERS ON EBAY.
THOSE OF US WHO COMPETE WITH THE STORES AND OTHER LARGE COMPANIES THAT ALSO USE THIS PLATFORM.
HOPEFULLY, YOUR SUPPORT WILL CONTINUE TO ALLOW SMALL INDEPENDENT SELLERS, SUCH AS MYSELF, YOU, AND/OR YOUR FRIENDS, OR OTHERS, WHO JUST WANT TO CONTROL THEIR OWN 'STORE' FOR FUN, FOR A CAREER, OR JUST TO SUPPORT THEIR HOBBIES.
HOPEFULLY, EBAY, AND OTHER LARGER SELLERS, WITH MORE RESOURCES, WON'T SQUEEZE OUT THE SMALL INDEPENDENT SELLERS, A REAL LIFE CONDITION THAT SEEMS TO HAPPEN WAY TOO OFTEN.
THANK YOU VERY, VERY MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
With Sincerity, Brian (finnosiane)
CHECK OUT MY PAGE, FOR MORE BOOKS, COINS, EXONUMIA, and THE OCCASIONAL RASCAL OR VARMINT THAT SNEAKS IN.
HOPE YOUR DAY IS A HAPPY DAY!!!!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST!!!
BRIAN
My coins, books, and miscellany are sold as-is, as I would expect to receive them. To be clear the buyer will receive the exact item shown in the pictures (unless otherwise stated). Please view the photos for specific condition, details, and/or concerns. The pictures will always take precedence over written word; or mistakes I might make in the listings. What is seen in the pictures is what you will receive. Please feel free to ask questions or for additional photos.
Payments are expected within 7 days, if you need more time, I am willing to work with you, just message me as soon as you can to make arrangements. I am always receptive to customers who want to take advantage over combined shipping, from my auctions to me 'Buy it Nows'. Please Browse and remember my motto:
!!! Browse, Bid, Buy, and Banter !!!
I am receptive to all of them.
Returned items must be in the original condition. Return shipping, tracking number, and return reason must be provided to ensure I can improve a better service for you and other buyers. I will issue a full refund upon receipt of the item in its original condition and complete packaging. The refund will be provided on the price paid for the item, not based on market value at the time.
I, really, really take my reputation seriously. If you are dissatisfied with your order, please contact me and I will work with you to resolve your problem to your satisfaction. If you are satisfied with your order, kindly leave feedback. I will return in kind. Please do not leave Neutral or Negative Feedback without first addressing your issues with me. We can always find a good solution to any issue.
Again Thank you Very, Very much for your interest and support
-Brian
Shipped with Ebay Standard Envelope for Trading Cards, Stamps, Postcards, and Coins (3-6 business days), or 1st Class Mail, Flat Rate Padded Envelopes, Flat Rate Boxes, or Media Mail. V&M Prod.