United Kingdom 50 Pence - Elizabeth II, 1973

2nd portrait; Entry into EEC

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Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Pound sterling
Coin type Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination 50 Pence
Year 1973
Ruler Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
Composition Copper-nickel
Shape Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 13.5
Diameter (mm) 30
Thickness (mm) 2.3
Demonetized 28 February 1998

Description

50 Pence from United Kingdom. Issued in 1973. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 30 mm and weighs 13.5 g.

Obverse
Second crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around. (Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith)
Reverse
Denomination below date surrounded by circle of nine hands, symbolising the nine members of the EEC, clasping one another in a mutual gesture of trust, assistance and friendship.
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage g vg f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1973  89.8M € 0,63 € 0,63 € 0,73 € 1,10 € 1,30 € 2,00 € 2,00 96%
1973  357K — — — — — — € 5,00 Proof 6%

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