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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