50 Pounds - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait, 1/2 oz Fine Gold

€2.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1987-1989
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value50 Pounds
CurrencyPound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
CompositionGold (.9167) (copper alloy)
Weight17.03 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Raphael David Maklouf
Reverse: Philip Nathan
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#952, Sp#BGE1
Obverse descriptionThird crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F D 50 POUNDS
(Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith)
Reverse descriptionStanding figure of Britannia holding trident and shield, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering`1/2`OUNCE`FINE` `GOLD` `BRITANNIA`1987` NATHAN
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1987  - Bullion -
1987  - Proof - 12 485
1988  - Bullion -
1988  - Proof - 3 305
1989  - Bullion -
1989  - Proof - 2 268
Catalog ID2361196730
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