© The Royal Mint, 2021
© The Royal Mint, 2021
50 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Decimalisation Anniversary, Silver Proof
2021 year| Silver (.925) | 8 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 | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#266602 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
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 Coin sets featured the same Arnold Machin second portrait that was used for the new decimal coinage in 1968. This coin was also struck in copper-nickel, silver piedfort, gold proof and gold piedfort. Issue limit: 6,710.© The Royal Mint, 2021
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was released to commemorate the 50th anniversary of decimalization in the United Kingdom, which took place in 1971. The coin's design features a special reverse design that includes the dates "1971-2021" and the words "Decimalisation Anniversary" to mark this significant event in British numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6399 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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