50 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; 50 years of Pride UK
2022 year| 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 |
| Year | 2022 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#330411 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Rainbow design with lettering overlaid and number above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
PROTEST UNITY
PRIDE
VISIBILITY EQUALITY
DH
Engraver: Dominique Holmes
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issued as a business strike for circulation and individually in Brilliant Uncirculated condition to commemorate the 50th year of Pride UK. The Royal Mint confirmed that this 50p coin would be the last to feature The Queen on the obverse as it was released into circulation via Post Offices across the UK on Tuesday 25 October, 2022.
The reverse design was created by the artist, writer and LGBTQ+ activist Dominique Holmes and this piece marks the first time The Royal Mint have celebrated the LGBTQ+ community on a UK coin. The design was also struck in colourised copper-nickel, colourised silver proof and colourised silver piedfort, gold proof and gold piedfort.
This coin was issued individually in a Brilliant Uncirculated pack (14,428 sales), in a coin and stamp cover (1,319 sales) and in trade packaging for third parties (41,113 sales).
© The Royal Mint, 2022
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that celebrates 50 years of Pride UK, an organization that supports the LGBTQ+ community in the United Kingdom. The coin's design includes a rainbow-colored flag and the words "Pride United Kingdom 1972-2022" written in a bold, cursive font. This coin is a special commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Pride UK and serves as a symbol of acceptance, inclusivity, and diversity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 56860 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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