50 Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd Portrait) - Decimalisation Anniversary
Obverse: © The Royal Mint
Reverse: © The Royal Mint
Commemorated Event
50th anniversary of Decimal Day
Description
This coin marks 50 years since the UK’s move to a decimal system. This coin was included in the 2021 Annual Set and uses the Queen Elizabeth II second portrait.
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
2021
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
Second crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, with legend around.
Obverse Designer
Arnold Machin
Obverse Lettering
ELIZABETH · II D · G · REG · F · D · 2021
50 PENCE
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
Central lettering and date, surrounded by pre-decimal coinage.
Reverse Designer
Dominique Evans
Reverse Lettering
1971
DECIMAL
DAY
DME
Edge
Edge Description
Plain
Mints
Royal Mint, Llantrisant
1968 - to date
Mintage
Year
Mintage
Quality
2021
Brilliant Uncirculated
2021
Proof
