The 1969-1982 50 Pence Coin - Standard ReverseThe 7-sided fifty pence coin was introduced in 1969 as part of decimalisation and replaced the equivalent value ten shilling banknote. Almost 190 million coins were initially minted to supply the market.
The Reverse shows Britannia seated next to a lion, holding a trident and olive branch. The design was by Christopher Ironside. As was the practice at decimalisation, the words NEW PENCE appeared on the coin so there would be no confusion with the existing penny value (which was 240 pennies to one pound, opposed to 100 new pence to one pound after decimalisation).
The Obverse shows a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Arnold Machin.
Image credit: The Royal Mint
Mintage: Large
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1969. See Coins and Events of 1969
Monarch/Ruler: Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Category: 50p. See more 50p coins
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | Special Edition 50 Pence Coin £ 2.06 |
 | 2018 CHRISTMAS TRUCE COMMEMORATIVE COIN ALBUM/50P FIFTY PENCE COLLECTORS £ 12.93 |
 | Olympic 50p Coins-London 2012 Fifty Pence Coins-Football-Triathlon-WWF-NHS 50p £ 1.90 |
 | 2019 PEARL HARBOR Commemorative Coin/fifty pence 50P collectors coin £ 12.93 |
 | 2006 UK 50p Victoria Cross VC Fifty Pence Coin, Elizabeth II Era £ 1.62 |
 | Rare 1994 D-DAY 50p coin (large size 50 pence) commemorative Normandy Landings £ 5.45 |
 | EXTREMELY RARE, King Charles III 50p 2022✅ King Charles III 50 pence coin £ 413.68 |
 | 50 Pence Coin With King Charles. Extremely Rare! £ 414.69 |
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