50 Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait; Decimalisation Anniversary, Silver Proof) 2021 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait; Decimalisation Anniversary, Silver Proof) 2021 back
50 Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait; Decimalisation Anniversary, Silver Proof) 2021 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2021

50 Pence - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; Decimalisation Anniversary, Silver Proof

2021 year
Silver (.925) 8 g 27.3 mm
Description
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
Silver (.925)
Weight
8 g
Diameter
27.3 mm
Shape
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#264806
Rarity index
86%

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 Silver Coin 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 piedfort and gold proof. Issue limit: 550.

© The Royal Mint, 2021

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of decimalization in the United Kingdom, which took place in 1971. The coin's design features a depiction of Queen Elizabeth II, along with the dates "1971-2021" and the words "Decimalisation Anniversary" written in a curved line above the Queen's head. The coin's silver composition and proof finish add to its collectibility and numismatic value.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2021  539 - - - - - -

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