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

50 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Insulin

2021 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
2021
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
References
Numista
N#308579
Rarity index
30%

Reverse

An interpretation of the structure of insulin along with its molecular formula.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
insulin
C257 H383 N65 O77 S6
IDLT

Engraver: Iris De La Torre

Edge

Plain

Comment

The fifth release in the Innovation in Science series, the coin was issued individually. It was also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof.

© The Royal Mint, 2021

Interesting fact

The 50p coin featuring Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Insulin) 2021 from United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) is a non-circulating coin, meaning it is not intended for general circulation and is instead produced in limited quantities for collectors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2021  54942 - - - - - -

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