© The Royal Mint, 2019
© The Royal Mint, 2019
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Britannia; Silver Piedfort
2019 year| Silver (.925) | 16 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 0.65 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#220437 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
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 to replace the 10-shilling banknote as part of the decimalisation process. However, it was not until 1997 that a silver piedfort version of the Britannia was first issued when the 50p was reduced in size.This 2019 issue is only the second time a silver piedfort has been issued and 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, gold proof and gold piedfort and features no privy mark.
Issue Limit: 1,220
©The Royal Mint, 2019
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50p coin is that it features a unique design of Britannia, the symbol of Britain, standing on the shore, looking out towards the sea. The design is a nod to the country's rich history and its connection to the sea, and it's a departure from the traditional depiction of Britannia on British coins. Additionally, the coin's silver composition and piedfort minting technique, which involves striking the coin multiple times to create a thicker and more detailed design, make it a highly sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 569 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Silver Piedfort) 2019 coin.
