50 Pence - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; Royal Shield, Gold Piedfort) 2009 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; Royal Shield, Gold Piedfort) 2009 back
50 Pence - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; Royal Shield, Gold Piedfort) 2009 photo
© The London Coin Company

50 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Royal Shield, Gold Piedfort

2009 year
Gold (.9167) 31 g 27.3 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2009
Value
50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
31 g
Diameter
27.3 mm
Shape
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#274708
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Lower section of the Royal Shield, denomination to lower segment

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FIFTY PENCE
MD

Engraver: Matthew Dent

Edge

Plain

Comment

The design was first introduced in 2008 however this is the first time this design has been issued as a gold piedfort. It was issued as part of the 16-piece set to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 50 pence denomination. This design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof. Issue limit: 40.

©The Royal Mint, 2009

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it is a gold piedfort, which means it is a special edition of the coin that is struck multiple times to create a thicker and heavier coin than the standard issue. This makes it a unique and valuable collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2009  40 - - - - - -

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