50 Pence - Elizabeth II EEC 50p Anniversary, Gold Proof

Issuer United Kingdom
Year 2009
Type Non-circulating coin
Value 50 Pence
Currency Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition Gold (.9167)
Weight 8 g
Diameter 27.3 mm
Thickness
Shape Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) Obverse: Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse: David Wynne
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#H21
Obverse description Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ELIZABETH·II·D·G REG·F·D·2009 IRB
(Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith)
Reverse description Denomination below date surrounded by circle of nine hands, symbolising the nine members of the EEC, clasping one another in a mutual gesture of trust, assistance and friendship.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering 1973 50 PENCE
Edge Plain
Mint
Mintage 2009 - Proof - 70
Numisquare ID 5168141140
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