© The Royal Mint, 1992
© The Royal Mint, 1992
50 Pence - Elizabeth II European Community; Silver Proof
1992 year| Silver (.925) | 13.5 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1992 |
| Value | 50 Pence (0.50 GBP) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 13.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 1998 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#38930 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 58% |
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
The coin is dual dated 1992 & 1993 and was issued in 1992 to celebrates the UK's presidency of the European Council of Ministers, and the completion of the Single Market. The coin was also issued in copper-nickel, silver piedfort and gold proof. Issue Limit: 35,000The coin was reissued in 2009 with Ian Rank Broadley's fourth portrait as part of the 16-piece sets to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 50 pence denomination.
(former Spink ref. 4352)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the United Kingdom's membership in the European Community, which is now known as the European Union. The coin's design includes the image of Queen Elizabeth II, as well as the flag of the European Community, which is now known as the European Union flag. This coin was minted in 1992, which was a significant year for the European Community as it marked the signing of the Maastricht Treaty, which created the European Union and laid the groundwork for the introduction of the euro currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 26890 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (European Community; Silver Proof) 1992 coin.
