© The Royal Mint, 2006
© The Royal Mint, 2006
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Victoria Cross, soldier; Silver Piedfort
2006 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 | 2006 |
| 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#275259 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
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 (3,415 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 gold proof. The coin was re-issued 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 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 was issued in 2006 as a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation but rather as a collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3415 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Silver Piedfort) 2006 coin.
