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© The London Coin Company
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Britannia; Gold Proof
| Gold (.9167) | 15.5 g | 27.3 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 2002-2009 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 15.5 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#275836 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
A figure of Britannia seated beside a lion, with a shield resting against her right side, holding a trident in her right hand and an olive sprig in her left, denomination below and legend above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIFTY PENCE
50
Engraver: Christopher Ironside
Edge
Plain
Comment
First issued in 2002 to commemorate the Queens Golden Jubilee it was issued as part of the annual set.© The Royal Mint, 2002
Issued again in gold in 2008 as part of the final set of the Emblems of Britain annual set
© The Royal Mint, 2008
The coin was re-issued in 2009 as part of the 16-piece set (70 sales) to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 50 pence denomination. The 2009 issue was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold piedfort. Issue limit: 70.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Britannia; Gold Proof) 2002-2009 from United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Gold (.9167) weighing 15.5 g is that it was minted to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the decimalization of British coinage, which took place in 1971. The coin's design features a depiction of Britannia, a symbol of Britain, on the reverse side, while the obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin was produced in a limited quantity, with only 21,000 minted, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2002 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 780 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2009 | 70 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Britannia; Gold Proof) 2002-2009 coin.
