50 Pence - Elizabeth II European Union; Silver Proof
| Silver (.925) | 8 g | 27.3 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1998-2009 |
| 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 |
| Thickness | 1.78 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#188914 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Pattern of twelve stars representing the twelve members of the European Union, with commemorative dates and denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1973 EU 1998
50 PENCE
JWM
Engraver: John Mills
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin commemorates the 25th Anniversary of the United Kingdom's membership of the European Union, and its six-month Presidency of the Council of Ministers in the first half of the year. This 1998 issue had an issue limit of 25,000 issued individually and in a 2-coin set with the NHS 50p (sales unknown) and was also struck in copper-nickel, silver piedfort and gold proof.© The Royal Mint, 1998
The coin was re-issued in 2009 as part of the 16-piece set (1,168 sales) to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 50 pence denomination. The 2009 issue was also struck in copper-nickel, gold proof and gold piedfort. Issue limit: 2,500.
©The Royal Mint, 2009
(former Spink ref. 4611)
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 Union. The coin's reverse side depicts a stylized image of the EU flag, surrounded by the inscription "EUROPEAN UNION" and the dates "1998-2009." This coin was issued during a time when the UK was still a member of the EU, and it serves as a symbol of the country's participation in the organization.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 8859 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2009 | 1168 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 Union; Silver Proof) 1998-2009 coin.
