© The Royal Mint, 2021
© The Royal Mint, 2021
50 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Decimalisation Anniversary
2021 year| Copper-nickel | 8.51 g | 27.3 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2021 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 8.51 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#266609 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 26% |
Reverse
Central lettering, surrounded by pre-decimal coinage, Britannia's head and a wren.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1971
DECIMAL
DAY
DME
Engraver: Dominique Evans
Edge
Plain
Comment
The coin was issued as individual pieces with the Jody Clark fifth obverse portrait and was also available as a 'Strike Your Own' at the Royal Mint Experience in Llantrisant between 29/05/21 and 23/09/21. However, the coin issued in the 2021 Annual BU and Proof sets featured the same Arnold Machin second portrait that was used for the new decimal coinage in 1968. This coin was also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort, gold proof and gold piedfort.© The Royal Mint, 2021
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of decimalization in the United Kingdom, which took place in 1971. The coin's design features a special reversible format, with the traditional depiction of Elizabeth II on one side and a unique decimalization-themed design on the other. This coin is a unique collector's item that serves as a reminder of the significant change in the UK's monetary system.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 84086 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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