50 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Decimalisation Anniversary, Silver Piedfort) 2021 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Decimalisation Anniversary, Silver Piedfort) 2021 back
50 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Decimalisation Anniversary, Silver Piedfort) 2021 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2021

50 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Decimalisation Anniversary, Silver Piedfort

2021 year
Silver (.925) 16 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
2021
Value
50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
16 g
Diameter
27.3 mm
Shape
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#266604
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Central legend, 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. However, the coin issued in the 2021 Annual Silver Piedfort sets featured the same Arnold Machin second portrait that was used for the new decimal coinage in 1968. The coin was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof, gold proof and gold piedfort. Issue limit: 2,510.

© The Royal Mint, 2021

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of decimalization in the United Kingdom, which took place in 1971. The coin's design features a special commemorative reverse, depicting the Royal Coat of Arms, and the inscription "Decimalisation Anniversary" to mark this significant event in British numismatic history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2021  2494 - - - - - -

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