© The Royal Mint, 2019
© The Royal Mint, 2019
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Britannia, 50 Years; Gold Piedfort
2019 year| Gold (.9167) | 31 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 0.66 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#272441 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia facing right with trident and shield in right hand, olive branch in outstretched left and a lion at her feet, legend above, denomination below. Privy marks right of denomination and on rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEW PENCE
50
A B C D E F G
Engraver: Christopher Ironside
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issued individuallyy to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the 50 pence piece. On the outer rim the letters A to G appear on each point and are joined by arced crossing lines. A spirograph-type privy mark appears alongside the denomination. The design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof. Issue limit: 144Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Britannia, 50 Years; Gold Piedfort) 2019 coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the decimalization of British currency, which took place in 1971. The coin's design features a special rendition of Britannia, the iconic symbol of Britain, and the inscription "50 Years of the Modern Pound" on the reverse side. The coin's gold composition and piedfort (double-thick) strike make it a unique and valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 144 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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