50 Pence coin from United Kingdom (Great Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland). The coin was circulated in 1998 - 2009 and will be picked randomly. Various grades from Good to Very fine. A photo is for advertising purposes only. The coin may have scratches, dirt, or damage from oxidation.
Country: United Kingdom
Continents: Europe
Groupings: Western Europe
Denomination: 50 Pence
Value: 50 Pence
Type: Circulating commemorative coins
Year: 1998 - 2009
Numismatic period: Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971 - date)
Commemorative issue: 25th anniversary of UK membership in the European Union
Series:
Number of coins: 1
Number of coins: 1
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 27.3 mm.
Thickness: 1.78 mm.
Weight: 8 g.
Shape: Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique: Milled
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Obverse: Fourth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.
Obverse lettering: ELIZABETH·II·D·G REG·F·D·1998IRB
Obverse translation: Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith
Reverse: Pattern of twelve stars representing the twelve members of the European Union, with commemorative dates and denomination below.
Reverse lettering: 1973 EU 199850 PENCEJWM
Edge: Plain
👸 Queens: Elizabeth II (1952 - Now)
👸 Queen: Elizabeth II
