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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 | 1973 Royal Mint Clasped Hands UK's accession to the EEC Fifty Pence 50p coin ×10 £ 11.99 |
 | UK 50 Pence 1973 Elizabeth II Entry into EEC UNC Coin WCA MB1973 £ 4.99 |
 | 1973 ACCESSION TO THE EEC PROOF 50 PENCE IN CASE OF ISSUE £ 9.72 |
 | 1973 EEC 50p FIFTY PENCE COIN CASED £ 5.00 |
 | 1973 EEC (Hands) 50p Coin Rare Commemorative Fifty Pence Coin £ 4.49 |
 | 1973 Fifty (50p) Pence Coin - Joining the EEC hands coin in circulated condition £ 2.50 |
 | 1973 EEC 50p Coin Elizabeth II Rare Fifty Pence Coin £ 1,026.70 |
 | 1973 EEC 50p Coin Elizabeth II Rare Fifty Pence Coin £ 94.29 |
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