50 Pence - Elizabeth II (NHS 50th Anniversary; Gold Piedfort) 2009 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (NHS 50th Anniversary; Gold Piedfort) 2009 back
50 Pence - Elizabeth II (NHS 50th Anniversary; Gold Piedfort) 2009 photo
Obverse © The London Coin Company – Reverse © The Royal Mint, 1998

50 Pence - Elizabeth II NHS 50th Anniversary; Gold Piedfort

2009 year
Gold (.9167) 31 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 0.66
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
31 g
Diameter
27.3 mm
Shape
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#275826
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

A pair of hands set against a pattern of radiating lines, denomination below, legend above

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NHS NHS NHS NHS NHS
FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY
50
DC
PENCE

Engraver: David Cornell

Edge

Plain

Comment

The design was originally issued in 1998 but it was struck for the first time in gold piedfort in 2009 as part of sets to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 50 pence denomination. The coin was also issued in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof. Issue Limit: 40

©The Royal Mint, 2009

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the NHS 50th Anniversary Gold Piedfort 50p coin is that it was minted in a limited edition of only 10,000 coins, making it a highly sought-after collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2009  40 - - - - - -

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