50 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; 1/4 oz Fine Silver
2015 year| Silver (.999) | 7.86 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 7.86 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#190726 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Britannia in profile, a shield on her left shoulder and a spear over her right shoulder, ship in the background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/4 oz FINE SILVER 999 2015 BRITANNIA
A.D.
Engraver: Antony Dufort
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issue Limit: 2,300 (1,750 included in 6-coin Britannia 2015 Silver Proof sets);Sales:
- 1,009 6-coin proof sets
- 550 5-coin first strike sets
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was specifically created for this coin by the artist, Jody Clark. This design was the first time that a royal portrait had been created by a computer-aided design program, making it a notable piece in the history of coinage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1559 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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