50 Pence - Elizabeth II Suffragette Movement; Silver Piedfort
2003 year| Silver (.925) | 16 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 | 2003 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#226652 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
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 as well as in the Annual Silver Piedfort set, while also being struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof. Issue Limit: 7,500
© The Royal Mint, 2003
A gold piedfort was issued in 2009 as part of the 16-piece set to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 50 pence denomination.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Suffragette Movement, which fought for women's right to vote in the United Kingdom. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of a suffragette on the other, symbolizing the struggle for women's suffrage. The coin's silver composition and piedfort minting technique, which involves striking the coin multiple times to create a thicker and more detailed design, add to its uniqueness and collectibility.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 6795 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Silver Piedfort) 2003 coin.
