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50 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; European Union
| Copper-nickel | 8 g | 27.3 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 1998-2009 |
| 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 |
| Thickness | 1.78 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#1381 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Pattern of twelve stars representing the twelve members of the European Union, with commemorative dates and denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1973 EU 1998
50 PENCE
JWM
Engraver: John Mills
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin commemorates the 25th Anniversary of the United Kingdom's membership of the European Union, and its six-month Presidency of the Council of Ministers in the first half of the year.As well as being issued for circulation the coin was issued as part of the Annual coin sets for 1998 in both Brilliant Uncirculated (96,192 sales) and Proof qualities, while also being issued in a twin BU pack with the 1998 Britannia (15,370 sales). The design was also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof.
