50 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th Portrait; Decimalisation Anniversary, Gold Piedfort)
Obverse
Fifth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.
Lettering: ELIZABETH II·D·G·REG·F·D·50 PENCE·2021· J.C
Reverse
Central legend, surrounded by pre-decimal coinage, Britannia's head and a wren.
Lettering: 1971 DECIMAL DAY DME
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Elizabeth II (Wikidata)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
medal
Demonetization
No
Face Value
50 Pence (Numeric: 0.5)
Engravers
Obverse
Jody Clark
Reverse
Dominique Evans
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
31 g
Size
27.3 mm
Shape
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
ELIZABETH II·D·G·REG·F·D·50 PENCE·2021· J.C
Reverse Lettering
1971 DECIMAL DAY DME
Comments
Issued individually, the coin was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof. Issue limit: 205.
© The Royal Mint, 2021
© The Royal Mint, 2021 
