© The Royal Mint, 2019
© The Royal Mint, 2019
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Victoria Cross, soldier; Silver Piedfort
2019 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 | 2019 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.66 |
| 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#219448 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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
First issued as a silver piedfort in 2006 with Ian Rank-Broadley's 4th portrait, then reissued again in 2019 with Jody Clark's 5th portrait, forming part of the 5-coin British Military set celebrating 50 years of the 50p.Issue Limit: 1,220
©The Royal Mint, 2019
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates 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's design includes an image of a soldier wearing a Victoria Cross medal, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. This coin is a special edition, known as a "Silver Piedfort," which means it is made of sterling silver and has a proof finish, giving it a highly detailed and polished appearance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 333 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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