Gold Half Gram (0.5 g), Coin Type from Tristan da Cunha - detailed information

Gold Half Gram (0.5 g), Coin Type from Tristan da Cunha (issued 2013 - )
Coin TypeGold Half Gram (0.5 g)

Tristan da Cunha is one of the few UK Overseas Territories not to have its own currency. The island does, however, have a Commemorative Coins Ordinance which enables the Governor (with the prior approval of the British Secretary of State for Foreign & Commonwealth Affairs) to "cause coins to be made and issued to commemorate notable events of importance to Tristan". Coins made and issued under the provisions of this law are legal tender on the island; they are not really likely to be used as such though, because their collectible and metal value far exceed their face value.

Some of these coins are in the internationally popular half gram of gold mini-coin format.

Tristan da Cunha coins are issued at prices with a premium over their melt value which is much higher than that of bullion coins, so they are considered Non-Circulating Legal Tender (NCLT) and not bullion.

Obverse
Tristan da Cunha / Gold Half Gram (0.5 g) - obverse photo

Effigy of the monarch, legend, date of issue.

Obverse Inscription Legend of the ruling monarch, date
Reverse
Tristan da Cunha / Gold Half Gram (0.5 g) - reverse photo

Various designs as separately described below.

Reverse Inscription
EdgeMilledEdge Inscription
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Gold Half Gram (0.5 g): Details
CountryTristan da Cunha
CurrencyTristan da Cunha Pound
From2013
Face Value2.50 (x Pound)
CurrentYes
MaterialGold
Designer
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size
Mass0.5000 g