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50 Pence - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; Entry into EEC
1973 year| Copper-nickel | 13.5 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1973 |
| Value | 50 Pence (0.50 GBP) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 13.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 1998 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#1382 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Denomination below date surrounded by circle of nine hands, symbolising the nine members of the EEC, clasping one another in a mutual gesture of trust, assistance and friendship.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1973
50
PENCE
Engraver: David Wynne
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issued to commemorate the United Kingdom joining the European Economic Community which at the time had 9 members, the coin was the first commemorative 50p struck for circulation. The coin was also issued in the Annual Proof set for 1973 (100,000 sales) as well as individually cased (no sales data).