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

50 Pence - Elizabeth II Britannia; Gold Piedfort

2019 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
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
References
Numista
N#220441
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Seated figure of Britannia facing right with shield, spear and lion, with denomination in letters above and numerals below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NEW PENCE
50

Engraver: Christopher Ironside

Edge

Plain

Comment

This reverse design by Christopher Ironside, together with the Arnold Machin second portrait of Her Majesty on the obverse, was first issued in 1969 in copper-nickel to replace the 10-shilling banknote as part of the decimalisation process. However, it was not until 2009 that a gold piedfort version of the Britannia was first issued in the 16-piece sets to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 50 pence denomination.

This 2019 issue features Jody Clark's fifth obverse portrait and forms part of the 5-coin British Culture Set celebrating 50 years of the 50p. This design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof.
Issue Limit: 50

©The Royal Mint, 2019

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Britannia; Gold Piedfort) 2019 from United Kingdom is that it features a unique design of Britannia, the symbol of Britain, on the reverse side of the coin. The design depicts Britannia standing on the shore, looking out towards the sea, with a trident in her right hand and a shield in her left. The design is surrounded by a wreath of olive branches, adding to the coin's elegance and beauty. This design is a departure from the traditional depiction of Britannia on British coins, making it a distinctive and collectible piece for coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2019  50 - - - - - -

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