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50 Pence - Elizabeth II NHS 50th Anniversary; 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 0.66 |
| 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#188913 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
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
Released individually in 1998 as well as in a 2-coin set with the 25th Anniversary of the UK joining the ECC 50p (sales unknown), while also being struck in copper-nickel, silver piedfort and gold proof. Issue Limit: 25,000.© 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. 4612)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (NHS 50th Anniversary; Silver Proof) 1998-2009 from United Kingdom is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK. The coin features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a design representing the NHS on the other. The coin was produced in a limited quantity, making it a sought-after collector's item among coin enthusiasts and those interested in British history and culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 9032 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 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 (NHS 50th Anniversary; Silver Proof) 1998-2009 coin.
