Silver Half Ounce (1/2 oz), Coin Type from Pitcairn Islands - detailed information

Silver Half Ounce (1/2 oz), Coin Type from Pitcairn Islands (issued 2010 - )
Coin TypeSilver Half Ounce (1/2 oz)

The Pitcairn Islands is a non-sovereign British overseas territory in the Pacific Ocean. Having a population of fewer than fifty people, the territory has no need for local coinage and uses the New Zealand dollar as a medium of exchange. Pitcairn Islands began issuing its first commemorative coins in 1988. Though the Pitcairn Islands dollar is not a true currency in the strict sense of the word and is not used as a circulation coinage, it can be lawfully exchanged as tender and is considered a variety of the New Zealand dollar (although it is not legal tender in New Zealand). The Pitcairn Islands dollar exists only because of the coin collecting market, which provides a major staple for the tiny island nation.

The coins are struck by various foreign mints and use internationally popular formats, such as the half ounce (1/2oz) of silver.

Obverse

Effigy of the ruling monarch, legend, face value.

Obverse Inscription Legend of the ruling monarch, date, value
Reverse

Various designs as described individually below.

Reverse Inscription
EdgeMilledEdge InscriptionNone
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Silver Half Ounce (1/2 oz): Details
CountryPitcairn Islands
CurrencyPitcairn Islands Dollar
From2010
Face Value50 (x Cent)
CurrentYes
MaterialSilver
Designer
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size
Mass15.5500 g