50 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Commonwealth Games - Scotland) 2022 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Commonwealth Games - Scotland) 2022 back
50 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Commonwealth Games - Scotland) 2022 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2022

50 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Commonwealth Games - Scotland

2022 year
Copper-nickel 8 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
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, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#331069
Rarity index
63%

Reverse

Symbol of Commonwealth Sport, lettering below with privy mark.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
N·P
BIRMINGHAM 2022
COMMONWEALTH
GAMES

Engraver: Natasha Preece

Edge

Plain

Comment

This coin was issued to commemorate the Birmingham Commonwealth Games and the non-coloured variety without privy mark was included as part of the Annual Proof sets, while this coloured Brilliant Uncirculated strike was issued individually. There were 4 different privy marks added to the coloured BU, one for each of the 4 nations of the UK. The coin was also struck in silver proof, coloured silver proof, silver piedfort, coloured silver piedfort, gold proof and platinum proof. The mintage comprised an individual pack (2,497 sales) and part of a four coin pack (2,497 sales).

© The Royal Mint, 2022

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the Commonwealth Games, which is a multi-sport event held every four years in Scotland. The coin's design showcases the Commonwealth Games logo and the outline of Scotland, highlighting the country's hosting of the event in 2022. This coin is a special edition and is not meant for circulation, making it a valuable collector's item for coin enthusiasts and fans of the Commonwealth Games.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2022  4994 - - - - - -

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