50 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Decimalisation Anniversary, Gold Proof)
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
15.5 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
The coin was issued as individual pieces with the Jody Clark fifth obverse portrait. However, the coin issued in the 2021 Annual Gold Proof sets featured the same Arnold Machin second portrait that was used for the new decimal coinage in 1968. The coin was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof, silver piedfort and gold piedfort. Issue limit: 474.
© The Royal Mint, 2021
A strike on the day editon was also struck on 15 February 2021 which features selected frosting, which enhances details within the design. Issue Limit: 700
© The Royal Mint, 2021
© The Royal Mint, 2021
A strike on the day editon was also struck on 15 February 2021 which features selected frosting, which enhances details within the design. Issue Limit: 700
© The Royal Mint, 2021 
