50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Scouting Movement; Silver Piedfort) 2019 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Scouting Movement; Silver Piedfort) 2019 back
50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Scouting Movement; Silver Piedfort) 2019 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2019

50 Pence - Elizabeth II Scouting Movement; Silver Piedfort

2019 year
Silver (.925) 16 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
2019
Value
50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
16 g
Diameter
27.3 mm
Shape
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#220453
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Fleur-de-Lys symbol of the Scouting Movement dividing dates, denomination above, legend below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
* FIFTY PENCE *
1907 * BE PREPARED * 2007
K

Engraver: Kerry Davies

Edge

Plain

Comment

First issued in 2007 with Ian Rank-Broadley's fourth portrait to commemorate the centenary of the Scouting Movement. The 2019 issue, featuring Jody Clark's fifth portrait, was the second time a silver piedfort had been released and formed part of the 5-coin British Culture set celebrating 50 years of the 50p. This design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof, gold proof and gold piedfort.
Issue Limit: 1,220

©The Royal Mint, 2019

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Scouting Movement in the United Kingdom. The coin's design features a depiction of a scout group, along with the words "Be Prepared" - the motto of the Scouting Movement. The coin's silver composition and piedfort minting technique also add to its uniqueness and collectibility.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2019  569 - - - - - -

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