© The Royal Mint, 2006
© The Royal Mint, 2006
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Victoria Cross, soldier; 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 | 2006-2009 |
| 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#275242 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Soldier carrying a wounded comrade against a silhouette of the Victoria Cross, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIFTY PENCE
CD
Engraver: Clive Duncan
Edge
Plain
Comment
Released individually (804 sales) and as a 2-coin set (no sales data) with the Victoria Cross Medal in 2006 while also being struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort.© The Royal Mint, 2006
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
The design was used again in 2019 with the Jody Clark fifth portrait to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 50p in the Military set.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Victoria Cross, soldier; Gold Proof) 2006-2009 from United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Gold (.9167) weighing 15.5 g is that it was issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Victoria Cross, which is the highest military decoration for valour in the face of the enemy given to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces. The coin features an image of a soldier wearing a Victoria Cross medal on its reverse side.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 804 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 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 (Victoria Cross, soldier; Gold Proof) 2006-2009 coin.
