© The Royal Mint, 2006
© The Royal Mint, 2006
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Victoria Cross, soldier; 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 | 2006-2009 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.66 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#197966 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
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 in 2006 (6,872 sales) and in a 2-coin (no sales data) with the Victoria Cross Medal design, while also being struck in copper-nickel, silver piedfort and gold proof. Issue Limit: 7,500The 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
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 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 awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces. The coin's design depicts a soldier wearing a Victoria Cross medal, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves, and the inscription "Victoria Cross" is written above the soldier's head. This coin was issued in 2006-2009 and is made of silver (.925) weighing 8 grams. It is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was instead produced for collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 6872 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2009 | 1168 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 Proof) 2006-2009 coin.
