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50 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Girlguiding
2010 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 | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2010 |
| 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#16649 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
A circular design of six clover leaves surrounding a central leaf, depicting a repeating pattern of the current identity of Girl Guiding, UK.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CELEBRATING ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF GIRLGUIDING UK
JE DH
50
PENCE
Engravers: Jonathan Evans, Donna Hainan
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issued as part of the Annual Coin Sets for 2010 in both Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated as well as individually in a card pack (24,083 sales) and folder type (12,610 sales). This design was also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof.Proof issue limit: 40,000
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was designed by sculptor and engraver, Gary Breeze, and features a depiction of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, and a design representing Girlguiding UK on the reverse. The coin was issued to celebrate the centenary of Girlguiding UK and a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the coin went towards supporting the organization's programs and activities.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30844 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Girlguiding) 2010 coin.
