© The Royal Mint, 2021
© The Royal Mint, 2021
50 Pence - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; Decimalisation Anniversary, Gold Proof
2021 year| Gold (.9167) | 15.5 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 | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 15.5 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#264808 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 Gold Proof set for 2021, uniquely the obverse features the Arnold Machin second portrait as per the coinage of decimalisation, the individual issue features the Jody Clark fifth portrait. The coin was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort. Issue limit: 95.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait; Decimalisation Anniversary, Gold Proof) 2021 from United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Gold (.9167) weighing 15.5 g is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of decimalization in the UK, which took place in 1971. The coin features a special design that includes the iconic image of the Queen Elizabeth II, along with the dates "1971-2021" and the inscription "Decimalisation Anniversary" on the reverse side. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number of coins minted in gold proof quality.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 99 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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