50 Pence - Elizabeth II (European Community; Silver Proof) 2009 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (European Community; Silver Proof) 2009 back
50 Pence - Elizabeth II (European Community; Silver Proof) 2009 photo
Obverse © The London Coin Company – Reverse © The Royal Mint, 2009

50 Pence - Elizabeth II European Community; Silver Proof

2009 year
Silver (.925) 8 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
2009
Value
50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
8 g
Diameter
27.3 mm
Shape
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#274455
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

A conference table seen from above, around which are arranged twelve chairs for the Council of Ministers. The United Kingdom is prominently represented at the head of the table with the table itself showing twelve stars, symbols of the European Community, place in the geographic positions of the capital cities of the twelve member countries. A network of lines uniting the stars signifies the links of trade and commerce within the Community.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1992 1993
UK
MMD
50 PENCE

Engraver: Mary Milner Dickens

Edge

Plain

Comment

Originally issued in 1992 with the Raphael David Maklouf 3rd portrait it was re-issued as part of the 16-piece set to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 50 pence denomination. This design was also struck in copper-nickel, gold proof and gold piedfort. Issue limit: 5,000.

©The Royal Mint, 2009

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50p coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the UK's membership in the European Community. The coin's design features a stylized image of the Earth, surrounded by the words "European Community" in capital letters, and the coin's denomination "50 Pence" in a smaller font. This design was specifically created for this coin and is not found on any other coins in the series. Additionally, the coin's silver content and proof finish make it a highly collectible item for coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2009  1168 - - - - - -

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