1989/1990 Christmas Fifty Pence Mule Gibraltar Coin NGC Graded Mint Error MS 67

The only known 1989/1990 Gibraltar Christmas 50p mule, authenticated by NGC.

1990 Gibraltar 50p Obverse Design

The heads side of this coin features Raphael Maklouf's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, as used on many other UK and British Overseas Territories coins with an inscription around the edge that reads 'ELIZABETH II GIBRALTAR · 1990'.

Error 1989 Christmas 50p Reverse

The Gibraltar Christmas 50p design from 1989 is used on the reverse of this coin. The Pobjoy Mint who made this coin created different festive designs each year. This one shows a young chorister and a a cute puppy, surrounded by stars. The word 'CHRISTMAS' appears above with the denomination '50' below. An AA mintmark is shown to the right.

What Are Mule Error Coins?

Mules are coins that show mismatched designs on the obverse and reverse. For instance, a tails design from one year and a reverse design from another. Mule coins were fairly common when coins were made by hand but are very rare among modern issues thanks to improvements in minting technology. The name comes from the offspring of a horse and a donkey, which is known as a mule.

Graded Mint Error MS 67 By NGC

This mule coin has been authenticated as a mint error by NGC and graded MS 67. The coin is offered sealed in its holder with an error label. NGC Cert #: 6946700-001.