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50 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Suffragette Movement
| 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 | 2003-2009 |
| 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#19435 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
The figure of a suffragette chained to railings and holding a banner on which appear the letters WSPU, to the right a ballot paper marked with a cross and the words GIVE WOMEN THE VOTE, to the left the value 50 PENCE, and below and to the far right the anniversary dates 1903 and 2003
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WS
PU
50
PENCE
GIVE
WOMEN
THE
VOTE
1903
2003
Engraver: Mary Milner-Dickens
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issued to celebrate the centenary of the Women's Social and Political Union, a women-only political movement and leading militant organisation campaigning for women's suffrage in the United Kingdom from 1903 to 1917. The coin was issued for circulation as well as in the Annual Coin sets for 2003 in both Brilliant Uncirculated and Proof quality as well as in individual BU packs (9,582 sales). While also being struck in silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof.The coin was re-issued in 2009 as part of the 16-piece set to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 50 pence denomination. The 2009 issue was also struck in silver proof, gold proof and gold piedfort. Issue limit: 5,000.
©The Royal Mint, 2009
(former Spink ref. 4614)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was designed by sculptor and artist, Mary Milner Dickens, and features the image of a suffragette chain on the reverse side, symbolizing the struggle for women's right to vote.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 43513 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2009 | 1039 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Suffragette Movement) 2003-2009 coin.
