50 Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd Portrait) - Entry into EEC
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Reverse: © smithymx67
Commemorated Event
UK Entry into the European Economic Community
Description
This coin was issued to commemorate the United Kingdom joining the European Economic Community, it was also the first commemorative 50p struck for circulation.
Key Details
Country
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (GBR)
Issuer
The Royal Mint
Currency
Pound Sterling
GBP - £
1158 - 1970
Type
Commemorative Circulating
Year
1973
Alignment
Medal ↑↑
Shape
Heptagon (7 sided)
Diameter (⌀)
30 mm
Thickness
2.3 mm
Weight
13.5 g
Face Value
50 Pence (0.50 GBP)
Demonetized
Yes
Composition
Cupronickel
Obverse (heads)
Obverse Description
Second crowned portrait of 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 ∙
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
Denomination and date within a circle of nine hands, symbolising the nine members of the EEC with hands clasping one another in a gesture of trust, assistance and friendship.
Reverse Designer
David Wynne
Reverse Lettering
1973
50
PENCE
Edge
Edge Description
Plain
Mints
Royal Mint, Llantrisant
1968 - to date
Mintage
Year
Mintage
Quality
1973
89,775,000
Circulated
1973
357,000
Proof