© The Royal Mint, 2021
© The Royal Mint, 2021
50 Pence - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; Decimalisation Anniversary
2021 year| Copper-nickel | 8 g | 27.3 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2021 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#264810 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 29% |
Reverse
Central legend, surrounded by pre-decimal coinage, Britannia's head and a wren.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1971
DECIMAL
DAY
DME
Engraver: Dominique Evans
Edge
Plain
Comment
This strike was only issued as part of the Annual Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated sets for 2021, the coin features the Arnold Machin second obverse portrait, which appeared on the new decimal coinage in 1968, and the individual issue features the Jody Clark fifth portrait. This coin was also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof. Proof issue limit: 9,500.© The Royal Mint, 2021
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was released to commemorate the 50th anniversary of decimalization in the United Kingdom, which took place in 1971. The coin's design features a depiction of the second portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, along with the inscription "Decimalisation Anniversary" and the dates "1971-2021". This coin is a non-circulating coin, meaning it is not intended for general circulation and is instead produced for collectors and enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2994 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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