United Kingdom 50 Pence - Elizabeth II, 1973
Entry into EEC; Silver Piedfort
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Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Pound sterling
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
50 Pence
Year
1973
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
27
Diameter (mm)
30
Demonetized
28 February 1998
Description
50 Pence from United Kingdom. Issued in 1973. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 30 mm and weighs 27 g.
- Obverse
- Second 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
- 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 | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | — | Proof |
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