50 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th Portrait) - People Act 1918
Obverse: © smithymx67
Reverse: © smithymx67
Commemorated Event
The 100th Anniversary of the Passing of the Representation of the People Act 1918
Description
This coin was released into circulation and was part of the 2018 annual coin sets for the United Kingdom. The coin was also available individually and was stuck in BU, silver and gold editions.
It was released to mark 100 years since the passing of the People Act 1918.
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
2018
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 · 2018 ·
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
Five people dressed for 1918 with legend and date above.
Reverse Designer
Stephen Taylor
Reverse Lettering
1918
REPRESENTATION
OF
THE PEOPLE
ACT
ST
Edge
Edge Description
Plain
Mints
Royal Mint, Llantrisant
1968 - to date
Mintage
Year
Mintage
Quality
2018
Brilliant Uncirculated
2018
9,000,000
Circulated
2018
Proof