Obverse © The London Coin Company – Reverse © The Royal Mint, 2009
Obverse © The London Coin Company – Reverse © The Royal Mint, 2009
50 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Britannia New Pence
2009 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 | 2009 |
| 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#274501 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
A figure of Britannia seated beside a lion, with a shield resting against her right side, holding a trident in her right hand and an olive branch in her left, denomination below and legend above.
Note: New Pence
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEW PENCE
50
Engraver: Christopher Ironside
Edge
Plain
Comment
Originally issued to help the decimalisation process in 1969 with the Arnold Machin 2nd portrait it was re-issued with 'New Pence' as part of the 16-piece set to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 50 pence denomination. This design was also struck in silver proof, gold proof and gold piedfort. Issue limit: 5,000.©The Royal Mint, 2009
The design was used again in 2019 with the Jody Clark fifth portrait to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 50p in the Culture set.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design that depicts Britannia, the symbol of Britain, standing on the shore, looking out towards the sea. The design was created by Matthew Dent, a British artist and designer, and it was specifically commissioned for this coin. The use of Britannia on the coin is a nod to the long history of the British Empire and its legacy, and it is a symbol that has been associated with British coinage for centuries.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1039 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; Britannia New Pence) 2009 coin.
