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50 New Pence - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
| Issuer | Royal Mint |
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| Year | 1969-1981 |
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| Value | 50 Pence (0.50 GBP) |
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| Obverse description | The second definitive effigy of Queen Elizabeth II faces right, rendered in high relief with a crowned and draped bust. The portrait, designed by Arnold Machin, depicts the Queen wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, a necklace, and earrings. The legend encircles the effigy along the periphery, with the date positioned at the lower right of the field. |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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| Mintage | 1969 - - 188,400,000 1970 - - 19,461,000 1971 - Proof - 350,000 1972 - Proof - 150,000 1974 - Proof - 100,000 1975 - Proof - 100,000 1976 - - 43,747,000 1976 - Proof - 100,000 1977 - - 49,536,000 1977 - Proof - 193,000 1978 - - 72,005,000 1978 - Proof - 86,100 1979 - - 58,680,000 1979 - Proof - 81,000 1980 - - 89,086,000 1980 - Proof - 143,000 1981 - - 74,003,000 1981 - Proof - 100,300 |
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