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© Monéphil (CC BY-NC)
50 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Royal Shield
| Copper-nickel | 8 g | 27.3 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2008-2015 |
| 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#5629 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Lower section of the Royal Shield, denomination to lower segment.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MD
FIFTY PENCE
Engraver: Matthew Dent
Edge
Plain
Comment
Introduced in 2008 when the small coinage designs were changed from the Emblems of Britain to the Royal Shield of Arms. The 2008 coin was issued part way through the year and so was not part of the annual coin sets, however it was issued in both a Brilliant Uncirculated set (issue limit: 100,000) and a Proof set (issue limit: 20,000). It was also issued in silver proof, silver piedfort, gold proof and platinum proof.