© The Royal Mint, 2003
© The Royal Mint, 2003
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Suffragette Movement; Gold Proof
| Gold (.9167) | 15.5 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 | 2003-2009 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 15.5 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#226660 |
|---|---|
| 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
Issued 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.Released individually in 2003 while also being struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort. The coin was re-issued in 2009 as part of the 16-piece set (70 sales) to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 50 pence denomination. The 2009 issue was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold piedfort. Issue limit: 70.
©The Royal Mint, 2009
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Suffragette Movement; Gold Proof) 2003-2009 from United Kingdom is that it was designed by sculptor and artist, Mary Milner-Dickens. The coin features an image of a suffragette chain on one side, and Queen Elizabeth II on the other. The coin was issued to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Women's Social and Political Union, which was founded in 1903 to fight for women's suffrage in the UK. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the struggle for women's rights and the chain represents the bonds that women had to break to achieve their goal of gaining the right to vote.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 942 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2009 | 70 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 Proof) 2003-2009 coin.
