The 1973 50 Pence Coin - Accession to EECThis 50p coin was released to mark the Accession to European Economic Community. SCBC: H2.
Proofs were issued. There was also a thicker silver proof, often called a Piedfort but actually not quite twice the size; these were given to members of the EEC but you sometimes can find them for sale.
Reverse, by David Wynne, shows a circle of nine hands, symbolizing the EEC countries. In the centre is the date, 1973, and the words 50 PENCE.
The Obverse shows a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Arnold Machin.
Image credit: The Royal Mint
Mintage: 89,775,000 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1973. See Coins and Events of 1973
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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 | Fifty Pence Coin 1973 EEC Hands 50p Circulated £ 1.80 |
 | 1973 UK British 50p Fifty Pence Coin - Accession to joins EEC hands £ 2.77 |
 | 1973 Clasped Hands UK's accession to the EEC Fifty Pence 50p coin in Box £ 11.99 |
 | Fifty Pence Coin 1973 EEC Hands 50p £ 1.99 |
 | 1973 UK British 50p Fifty Pence Coin - ACCESSION TO / JOINS THE EEC £ 2.76 |
 | 1973*UNC*GB ACCESSION EEC 50P FIFTY PENCE COIN-LARGE SIZE £ 9.99 |
 | UK 50p Coin 1973 Elizabeth II EEC Accession Design Uncertified £ 52.70 |
 | Commemorative Proof 50 Pence 1973 Sealed Accession To The EEC Hands UNC Boxed £ 19.99 |
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