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KM#2151
Great Britain, 50 pence
Copper-Nickel, 27.3 mm., 8 g.
Platinum Jubilee
70th anniversary of accession of Queen Elizabeth II
Obverse
Fifth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II·D·G·REG·F·D·50 PENCE·2022·
J.C
Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix
Translation: Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith
Designer: Jody Clark
Reverse
The number 70 and The Royal Cypher with dates below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
70
E II R
1952 - 2022
AR DO
Designers: Andrew Ross, Deborah Osborne
Edge
Plain
Mint
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)
Comments
The first time a royal event was celebrated on a UK 50p coin. This coin was issued to commemorate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee and this strike was issued for circulation as well as being included as part of the Annual Proof (7,000 issue limit), Premium Proof (2,500 issue limit)and Brilliant Uncirculated sets for 2022. The design was also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof. |
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