50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Brexit; Gold Piedfort) 2020 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Brexit; Gold Piedfort) 2020 back
50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Brexit; Gold Piedfort) 2020 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2020

50 Pence - Elizabeth II Brexit; Gold Piedfort

2020 year
Gold (.9167) 31 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
2020
Value
50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
31 g
Diameter
27.3 mm
Shape
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#254345
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Legend across six horizontal lines with date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Peace,
Prosperity
and
Friendship
with all
nations
31 January 2020

Engraver: Thomas Docherty

Edge

Plain

Comment

The coin was issued to commemorate the United Kingdom officially exiting the European Union on 31st January 2020 and was announced by the then Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid. It was also issued in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof. Issue limit: 1,000.

©The Royal Mint, 2020

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Brexit Gold Piedfort 50p coin is that it was minted in a limited edition of only 3,000 pieces, making it a highly sought-after collector's item.