United Kingdom 50 Pence - Elizabeth II, 2008
4th portrait; Britannia, Platinum Proof
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Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Pound sterling
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
50 Pence - Elizabeth II
Year
2008
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Platinum (.999)
Shape
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
19.1
Diameter (mm)
27.3
Description
50 Pence - Elizabeth II from United Kingdom. Issued in 2008. Struck in Platinum (.999). Measures 27.3 mm and weighs 19.1 g.
- Obverse
- Fourth crowned portrait of HM 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
- A figure of Britannia seated beside a lion, with a shield resting against her right side, holding a trident in her right hand and an olive branch in her left, denomination below and legend above.
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 250 | Proof |
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