50 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th Portrait) - The Snowman & The Snowdog (Coloured)
Obverse: © The Royal Mint
Reverse: © The Royal Mint
Description
The fifth "The Snowman" coin and the first to feature "The Snowdog". This coin was released after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II but in support of King Charles III sustainable transition, the coin was still struck with the Queen's 5th effigy.
This coin was available in BU, silver gold and coloured versions.
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, with legend around the edge.
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
Snowy scene of The Snowman with The Snowdog.
Reverse Designer
Robin Shaw
Edge
Edge Description
Plain
Mints
Royal Mint, Llantrisant
1968 - to date
Mintage
Year
Mintage
Quality
2022
Brilliant Uncirculated
