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© The London Coin Company
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Suffragette Movement; Gold Piedfort
2009 year| Gold (.9167) | 31 g | 27.3 mm |
| 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 0.65 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#226661 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Standing figure of a suffragette chained to railings and holding a banner, to the right a ballot paper marked with a cross and lettering, denomination to the left, commemorative dates to the right and below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WS
PU
50
PENCE
GIVE
WOMEN
THE
VOTE
1903
2003
Engraver: Mary Milner-Dickens
Edge
Plain
Comment
The design was originally issued in 2003 to celebrate the centenary of the Women's Social and Political Union, a women-only political movement and leading militant organisation campaigning for women's suffrage in the United Kingdom from 1903 to 1917. 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 50p coin commemorating the Suffragette Movement is that it was designed by artist and suffragette descendant, Hazel Reeves. The coin features the iconic image of a suffragette chaining herself to a lamp post, symbolizing the struggle for women's rights. The coin's design was chosen through a public competition, and Reeves' winning entry was praised for its powerful and poignant representation of the movement's history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 40 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Suffragette Movement; Gold Piedfort) 2009 coin.
