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; European Community
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#274453 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
A conference table seen from above, around which are arranged twelve chairs for the Council of Ministers. The United Kingdom is prominently represented at the head of the table with the table itself showing twelve stars, symbols of the European Community, place in the geographic positions of the capital cities of the twelve member countries. A network of lines uniting the stars signifies the links of trade and commerce within the Community.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1992 1993
UK
MMD
50 PENCE
Engraver: Mary Milner Dickens
Edge
Plain
Comment
Originally issued in 1992 with the Raphael David Maklouf 3rd portrait it was re-issued 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
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 40th anniversary of the United Kingdom's membership in the European Community, which is now known as the European Union. The design features a stylized image of the European Community's flag, along with the inscription "40 YEARS OF EU MEMBERSHIP" and the dates "1973-2013." This coin was only issued in 2009, and it is a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
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; European Community) 2009 coin.
