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50 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; NHS 50th Anniversary
| 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 0.66 |
| 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#1380 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
A pair of hands set against a pattern of radiating lines, denomination below, legend above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NHS NHS NHS NHS NHS
FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY
50
DC
PENCE
Engraver: David Cornell
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issued for circulation as well as individually in 1998 in a Brilliant Uncirculated pack (no sales sales). While also being struck in silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof.