© The Royal Mint, 2022
© The Royal Mint, 2022
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Commonwealth Games; Silver Piedfort
2022 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 | 2022 |
| 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#316710 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Symbol of Commonwealth Sport, lettering below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
N·P
BIRMINGHAM 2022
COMMONWEALTH
GAMES
Engraver: Natasha Preece
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin was issued to commemorate the Birmingham Commonwealth Games and only included as part of the Annual Silver Piedfort Proof set for 2022. The coin was also struck in copper-nickel, colourised copper nickel (with 4 different privy marks), silver proof, colourised silver proof, colourised silver piedfort, gold proof and platinum proof. Issue limit: 370.© The Royal Mint, 2022
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it is a rare example of a silver piedfort, which means it is struck on a thicker than usual planchet, giving it a higher weight and making it more valuable to collectors.
