The 1970 50 Pence - Elizabeth IIThe 7-sided fifty pence coin, definitive reverse featuring Britannia, the design was used 1968-1982. These are the larger (30mm) 50p coins. SCBC: H1.
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).
Edge is plain.
The Obverse shows a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Arnold Machin. Legend is "ELIZABETH II D G REG F D 1970" (Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God Queen, Defender of the Faith).Image credit: The Royal Mint
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1970. See Coins and Events of 1970
Monarch/Ruler: Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Category: 50p. See more 50p coins
and see which 50p coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | Ireland Decimal 50p Coin 1970 Éire (Irish Fifty Pence) Uncertified £ 4.58 |
 | 1970 England UK 50p New Pence Coin, Elizabeth II (1952–2022), Uncertified £ 21.50 |
 | 50p 1969 TO 1997 ELIZABETH II LARGE DECIMAL 50p COINS - CHOICE OF YEAR / DATE £ 4.99 |
 | LARGE 50p Fifty Pence Coin Circulated choose year 1969 1970 1973 EEC 1976 - 1994 £ 33.85 |
 | GB Fifty Pence Coin 1970 Uncirculated 50p £ 3.49 |
 | Fifty Pence 50p 1970 Large Size. Low mintage year. Circulated £ 1.97 |
 | 1970 England UK 50p New Pence Coin, Elizabeth II plus 1969 both shiny coins £ 21.50 |
 | Vintage Large 50p Pieces 1970/80s Circulated Encapsulated Fifty Pence £ 4.49 |
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