50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Britannia, 50 Years; Silver Piedfort) 2019 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Britannia, 50 Years; Silver Piedfort) 2019 back
50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Britannia, 50 Years; Silver Piedfort) 2019 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2019

50 Pence - Elizabeth II Britannia, 50 Years; Silver Piedfort

2019 year
Silver (.925) 16 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
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
References
Numista
N#232697
Rarity index
93%

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 individually 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, gold proof and gold piedfort. Issue limit: 1,979.

©The Royal Mint, 2019

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a special design of Britannia, the iconic symbol of Britain, to commemorate 50 years of the coin's issuance. The design depicts Britannia standing on the shore, looking out towards the sea, with a strong wind blowing her hair and robes. The design is meant to symbolize the enduring spirit of Britain and its people, and the coin's silver composition and detailed craftsmanship make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists and coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2019  1962 - - - - - -

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