50 Pence - Elizabeth II Suffragette Movement; 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 | 2003-2009 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#131748 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
The figure of a suffragette chained to railings and holding a banner on which appear the letters WSPU, to the right a ballot paper marked with a cross and the words GIVE WOMEN THE VOTE, to the left the value 50 PENCE, and below and to the far right the anniversary dates 1903 and 2003
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WS
PU
50
PENCE
GIVE
WOMEN
THE
VOTE
1903
2003
Engraver: Mary Milner-Dickens
Edge
Plain
Comment
Released individually in 2004 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. While also being struck in copper-nickel, silver piedfort and gold proof. Issue Limit: 15,000.© The Royal Mint, 2003
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: 5,000.
©The Royal Mint, 2009
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Suffragette Movement; Silver 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 progress that has been made towards gender equality.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 6267 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2009 | 1163 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 Proof) 2003-2009 coin.
