50 Pence - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait) - Scouting Movement
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Reverse: © smithymx67
Commemorated Event
The Centenary of the Foundation of the Scouting Movement
Description
This coin was struck for circulation and was included in the 2007 annual coin sets for the United Kingdom. The coin marks 100 years since the foundation of the Scouting Movement.
The coin was also available individually in BU, silver and gold. It was also re-struck in 2009 for the 40th anniversary of the 50 pence set, and again in 2019 for the 50th anniversary set, however this strike features the 5th portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
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
Commemorative Circulating
Years
2007 - 2009
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
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, with legend around
Obverse Designer
Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS
Obverse Lettering
ELIZABETH · II · D · G REG · F · D · 2007
IRB
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
Fleur-de-Lis symbol of the Scouting Movement with dates, denomination above and legend around.
Reverse Designer
Kerry Jones
Reverse Lettering
* FIFTY PENCE *
1907 * BE PREPARED * 2007
K
Edge
Edge Description
Plain
Mints
Royal Mint, Llantrisant
1968 - to date
Mintage
Year
Mintage
Quality
2007
Brilliant Uncirculated
2007
7,710,750
Circulated
2007
Proof
2009
Proof