© The Royal Mint, 2019
© The Royal Mint, 2019
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Battle of Britain; Silver Piedfort
2019 year| Silver (.925) | 16 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 | 2019 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#220380 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Airmen running to their planes with enemy aircraft overhead.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE
BATTLE OF BRITAIN
GB
1940
Engraver: Gary Breeze
Edge
Plain
Comment
First issued in 2015 with both Ian Rank-Broadley's fourth portrait and Jody Clark's fifth portrait, this 2019 issue formed part of the 5-coin British Military set celebrating 50 years of the 50p.Issue Limit: 1,220
©The Royal Mint, 2019
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Battle of Britain; Silver Piedfort 50p coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, a pivotal air campaign fought between the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) during World War II. The coin's design features an image of a Supermarine Spitfire, one of the main fighter planes used by the RAF during the battle, and the inscription "Battle of Britain 1940" on the reverse side. The coin's unique feature is that it is made of .925 silver and weighs 16 grams, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 333 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Battle of Britain; Silver Piedfort) 2019 coin.
