Fifty Pence Gold 1986 Royal Wedding, Coin from Saint Helena - detailed information

Fifty Pence Gold 1986 Royal Wedding, Coin from Saint Helena
CoinFifty Pence Gold 1986 Royal Wedding

Saint Helena is a small island in the South Atlantic Ocean which is part of the British overseas territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. The currency of the island is the Saint Helena pound, fixed at parity with the pound sterling. The island has authorised some private mints to issue coins under its jurisdiction, which come in a variety of sizes. Some of them are non-standard and/or one-off issues in gold, such as this one.

This commemorative gold coin was issued to celebrate the Royal Wedding of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson in 1986.

MintRoyal Mint Mint MarkNo mint mark Total Mintage 50
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Obverse
Saint Helena / Fifty Pence Gold 1986 Royal Wedding - obverse photo

The obverse of the coin shows the crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth II, facing right - her effigy known as the "Third Portrait", in its "uncouped" version extending to her shoulders. The Queen is wearing the royal diadem which she used to wear on her way to and from the State Opening of Parliament, a pearl necklace and earrings.

In tiny letters on the shoulder truncation, the designer's initials RDM (for Raphael David Maklouf).

Around, the monarch's legend and the face value: ELIZABETH II ST. HELENA + ASCENSION 50 PENCE.

Obverse Inscription ELIZABETH II ST. HELENA + ASCENSION 50 PENCE
Reverse
Saint Helena / Fifty Pence Gold 1986 Royal Wedding - reverse photo

The reverse of the coin shows a portrait of the Royal couple - Prince Andrew (in military uniform) and Sarah Ferguson.

Around above, the inscription ROYAL WEDDING. Around below, the date of the event: · JULY 23rd 1986 ·.

Reverse Inscription ROYAL WEDDING · JULY 23rd 1986 ·
EdgeMilledEdge InscriptionNone
Notes

Finish: Proof FDC.

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All (32) coins of type: Gold Other Sizes
Coin NameMintageEffigyLegend
Fifty Pence Gold 1986 Royal Wedding 50 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Raphael Maklouf ELIZABETH II ST. HELENA + ASCENSION 50 PENCE
One Mohur 2012 2,500 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait QUEEN ELIZABETH II ST. HELENA + ASCENSION 2012
Half Mohur 2012 2,500 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait QUEEN ELIZABETH II ST. HELENA + ASCENSION 2012
One Mohur 2013 2,500 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait QUEEN ELIZABETH II ST. HELENA + ASCENSION 2013
One Mohur 2014 unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait QUEEN ELIZABETH II ST. HELENA 2014
Half Guinea 2015 The East India Company 200 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ST. HELENA · QUEEN ELIZABETH II · 50 PENCE 2015 ·
Quarter Guinea 2015 The East India Company 200 Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait ST. HELENA · QUEEN ELIZABETH II · 20 PENCE 2015 ·
One Mohur 2015 unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait QUEEN ELIZABETH II ST. HELENA 2015
One Mohur 2016 unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait QUEEN ELIZABETH II ST. HELENA 2016
One Mohur 2017 unknown Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait QUEEN ELIZABETH II ST. HELENA 2017
One Mohur 2020 500 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II · DEI · GRA · REGINA · F · D · ST. HELENA · 2020 ·
One Guinea 2020 Military 700 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II · D · G · REGINA · F · D · ST. HELENA · £1.05 POUNDS ·
Half Guinea 2020 Spade 200 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II · D · G · REGINA · F · D · ST. HELENA · 50 PENCE ·
Quarter Guinea 2020 Rose Crown 200 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II · D · G · REGINA · F · D · ST. HELENA · 20 PENCE ·
Gold Crown 2021 Three Graces 200 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II · D · G · REGINA · F · D · ST. HELENA · 5 POUNDS · 2021 ·
Gold Crown 2022 Queen Victoria - Gothic 125 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II · D · G · REGINA · F · D · ST. HELENA · 5 POUNDS · 2022 ·
One Mohur 2022 100 Queen Elizabeth II - Uncouped Portrait by Jody Clark ELIZABETH II · DEI · GRA · REGINA · F · D · ST. HELENA · 2022 ·
Five Guineas 2023 Spade - King Charles III Coronation 50 King Charles III - Portrait by Glyn Davies CHARLES III · DEI · GRA · REX · FID · DEF · ST. HELENA ·
Two Guineas 2023 Spade - King Charles III Coronation 50 King Charles III - Portrait by Glyn Davies CHARLES III · DEI · GRA · REX · FID · DEF · ST. HELENA ·
One Guinea 2023 Spade - King Charles III Coronation 550 King Charles III - Portrait by Glyn Davies CHARLES III · DEI · GRA · REX · FID · DEF · ST. HELENA ·
One Guinea 2023 The East India Company 100 King Charles III - Portrait by Glyn Davies CHARLES III · DEI · GRA · REX · F · D · ST. HELENA · 2023 ·
Half Guinea 2023 Spade - King Charles III Coronation 170 King Charles III - Portrait by Glyn Davies CHARLES III · DEI · GRA · REX · FID · DEF · ST. HELENA ·
Quarter Guinea 2023 Spade - King Charles III Coronation 170 King Charles III - Portrait by Glyn Davies CHARLES III · DEI · GRA · REX · FID · DEF · ST. HELENA ·
One Mohur 2023 100 King Charles III - Portrait by Glyn Davies CHARLES III · DEI · GRA · REX · F · D · ST. HELENA · 2023 ·
One Guinea 2024 The East India Company 100 King Charles III - Portrait by Glyn Davies CHARLES III · DEI · GRA · REX · F · D · ST. HELENA · 2024 ·
Five Guineas 2024 Cruciform and Sceptre 50 King Charles III - Portrait by Glyn Davies CHARLES III · DEI · GRA · REX · F · D · ST. HELENA · 2024 ·
Two Guineas 2024 Cruciform and Sceptre 50 King Charles III - Portrait by Glyn Davies CHARLES III · DEI · GRA · REX · F · D · ST. HELENA · 2024 ·
One Guinea 2024 Cruciform and Sceptre 1,050 King Charles III - Portrait by Glyn Davies CHARLES III · DEI · GRA · REX · F · D · ST. HELENA · 2024 ·
Half Guinea 2024 Cruciform and Sceptre 800 King Charles III - Portrait by Glyn Davies CHARLES III · DEI · GRA · REX · F · D · ST. HELENA · 2024 ·
Quarter Guinea 2024 Cruciform and Sceptre 300 King Charles III - Portrait by Glyn Davies CHARLES III · DEI · GRA · REX · F · D · ST. HELENA · 2024 ·
One Mohur 2024 100 King Charles III - Portrait by Glyn Davies CHARLES III · DEI · GRA · REX · F · D · ST. HELENA · 2024 ·
Gold Third Ounce 2024 King's Virtues - Victory 7,500 King Charles III - Portrait by Glyn Davies ST. HELENA · KING CHARLES III · 2024 · £30 · 1/3 OUNCE 9999 GOLD ·
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Fifty Pence Gold 1986 Royal Wedding: Details
CountrySaint Helena
CurrencySaint Helena Pound
Coin TypeGold Other Sizes
Issued1986
MonarchQueen Elizabeth II
EffigyQueen Elizabeth II - Portrait by Raphael Maklouf (Uncouped version)
Face Value50 (x Penny)
Total Mintage50
CurrentYes
Material0.999 Gold
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size38.5000 mm
Mass47.5400 g
OCC IDMXKD-EKQC-QVGR-EWQJ
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Fifty Pence Gold 1986 Royal Wedding: Photos
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Fifty Pence Gold 1986 Royal Wedding: Photo 1986 St Helena & Ascension Royal Wedding Gold Proof 50p Coin / thumbnail 1986 St Helena & Ascension Royal Wedding Gold Proof 50p Coin
Copyright: Atkinson Bullion
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Fifty Pence Gold 1986 Royal Wedding: Photo 1986 St Helena & Ascension Royal Wedding Gold Proof 50p Coin / thumbnail 1986 St Helena & Ascension Royal Wedding Gold Proof 50p Coin
Copyright: Atkinson Bullion
Source