50 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th Portrait) - BBC Centenary
Obverse: © The Royal Mint
Reverse: © The Royal Mint
Commemorated Event
100 Years of Our BBC
Description
The '100 Years of Our BBC' 50 pence was the first coin released by The Royal Mint after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
The coin kept the image of the late Queen, in support of His Majesty the King's ambition for a sustainable transition which ensures minimal environmental impact since the designs, tools and packaging for the products had already been produced.
This coin was available in BU, silver and gold.
Key Details
Country
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (GBR)
Issuer
The Royal Mint
Currency
Pound Sterling (decimalized)
GBP - £
1971 - to date
Type
Non Circulating
Year
2022
Alignment
Medal ↑↑
Shape
Heptagon (7 sided)
Diameter (⌀)
27.3 mm
Thickness
1.78 mm
Weight
8 g
Face Value
50 Pence (0.50 GBP)
Demonetized
No
Composition
Cupronickel
75% copper, 25% nickel
Obverse (heads)
Obverse Description
Fifth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the George IV State Diadem crown, with legend around.
Obverse Designer
Jody Clark
Obverse Lettering
ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2022 ·
J.C
Obverse Unabridged Lettering
Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix
Obverse Lettering Translation
Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith
Reverse (tails)
Reverse Description
A globe with transmitter waves accompanied by inscription.
Reverse Designer
Henry Gray
Reverse Lettering
1922-2022
100 YEARS OF OUR BBC
INFORM EDUCATE ENTERTAIN
HDG
Edge
Edge Description
Plain
Mints
Royal Mint, Llantrisant
1968 - to date
Mintage
Year
Mintage
Quality
2022
Brilliant Uncirculated