50 Pence - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait) - WWF
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Reverse: © smithymx67
Commemorated Event
Celebrating 50 Years of the Work of WWF
Description
This coin was released into circulation and was part of the 2011 annual coin set. The coin was available in BU, silver and gold and celebrates 50 years of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
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
Year
2011
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 Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix
Obverse Unabridged Lettering
Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith
Reverse (tails)
Reverse Description
A selection of icons (animals and human impacts) surrounding the WWF logo
Reverse Designer
Matthew Dent
Reverse Lettering
WWF
2011 MD
Edge
Edge Description
Plain
Mints
Royal Mint, Llantrisant
1968 - to date
Mintage
Year
Mintage
Quality
2011
Brilliant Uncirculated
2011
3,400,000
Circulated
2011
Proof