Summary

50 Cents, Issued by, Bermuda, 1978.
Mint not recorded.

Obverse Description

Diademed and draped bust of the Queen facing right; around, ELIZABETH II BERMUDA

Reverse Description

The coat of arms of Bermuda, a shield depicting the wreck of the Sea Venture which was driven ashore (by Admiral Sir George Somers of the Virginia Company) on the island in 1609, the shield is supported by a lion (representing England); below on a ribbon, QUO FATA FERUNT (translation: Where the Fates carry us); around above, FIFTY CENTS; below, 1978

Edge Description

Milled

Significance

Decimal coinage was introduced in Bermuda in February 1970, it's dollar pegged to the US dollar since 31 July 1972

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