United Kingdom 50 Pence - Elizabeth II, 2009
European Community; Gold 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
2009
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Shape
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
8
Diameter (mm)
27.3
Description
50 Pence - Elizabeth II from United Kingdom. Issued in 2009. Struck in Gold (.9167). Measures 27.3 mm and weighs 8 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 conference table seen from above, around which are arranged twelve chairs for the Council of Ministers. The United Kingdom is prominently represented at the head of the table with the table itself showing twelve stars, symbols of the European Community, place in the geographic positions of the capital cities of the twelve member countries. A network of lines uniting the stars signifies the links of trade and commerce within the Community.
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 70 | Proof |
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