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 1970 Sixpence with floral arch on left. Britannia on right is seated facing right with Union Jack shield below her and her trident in her left hand. To the right of her legs is a sailing ship and to her left a lighthouse, evoking the standard reverse of the One Penny. A large colourised Union Jack is behind Britannia.
Reverse lettering
FID DEF
SIX PENCE 1970
ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F D
50 YEARS OF DECIMALISATION
SIXPENCE
