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50 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Johnson's Dictionary
| 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 | 2005-2009 |
| 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#6856 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Entries from Samuel Johnson's Dictionary of the English Language
Lettering:
·50·
FI'FTY.adj
.s.[ƑiƑtiʒ, Saxon.
PENCE. n. S.
plural of penny.
JOHNSON'S DICTIONARY 1755
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Engraver: Tom Phillips
Edge
Plain
Comment
As well as being for circulation, the 2006 strike was issued as part of the Annual Coin Sets for 2006, in both Brilliant Uncirculated & Proof (Issue Limit: 50,000) qualities. It was also available in a Triple BU pack (10,822 sales) and was also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof.