Head of Britannia facing left with helmet featuring lion and laurel wreath, with large `50` above her head and legend around edge. The background has various lines and wavy patterns. Mintmark is below Britannia`s chin.
Obverse lettering
50
YEARS OF DECIMALISATION
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
Gold spot of reverse and obverse of a 1963 One Shilling (English version with three lions in crowned crest) on left-hand side with floral arch. Britannia on right holds a trident in her right hand while her left hand points across her body to the shilling reverse. A Union Jack shield rests against the flagpole in the centre of the coin, bearing a large colourised Union Jack behind Britannia.
Reverse lettering
FID DEF
1963
ONE SHILLING
ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F D
50 YEARS OF DECIMALISATION
ONE SHILLING
