50 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th Portrait) - Battle of Britain
Obverse: © smithymx67
Reverse: © smithymx67
Commemorated Event
The 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain
Description
This coin marks 75 years since the Battle of Britain and was released into circulation.
This coin was re-stuck in 2019 to be included in a 5 coin set celebrating British Military.
There were also another version of this coin that was included in the 2015 annual coin sets, however it featured the 4th portrait of Queen Elizabeth II instead.
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
2015
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 HM Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the George IV State Diadem, with legend around.
Obverse Designer
Jody Clark
Obverse Lettering
ELIZABETH · II · D · G REG · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2015 ·
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 flight crew running toward aircraft's with aircraft's above.
Reverse Designer
Gary Breeze
Reverse Lettering
THE
BATTLE OF BRITAIN
GB
1940
Edge
Edge Description
Plain
Mints
Royal Mint, Llantrisant
1968 - to date
Mintage
Year
Mintage
Quality
2015
5,900,000
Circulated