© 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 0.66 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 16 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#331073 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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 the non-coloured variety was included as part of the Annual Proof sets, while a series of 4 coloured Brilliant Uncirculated strikes was issued individually with different privy marks, one for each of the 4 nations of the UK. The coin was also struck in copper-nickel, coloured copper-nickel, silver proof, silver piedfort, coloured silver piedfort, gold proof and platinum proof. Issue limit: 1,260.© The Royal Mint, 2022
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Commonwealth Games; Silver Piedfort) 2022 from United Kingdom is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting the Commonwealth Games logo and the year 2022, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. This design was created specifically for the coin to commemorate the 2022 Commonwealth Games, which were held in Birmingham, England. The coin's design is a nod to the rich history and tradition of the Commonwealth Games, which bring together athletes from over 50 countries across the Commonwealth of Nations to compete in a variety of sports.
