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50 Pence - Elizabeth II European Community; Gold Proof

Features

Issuer United Kingdom
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type Non-circulating coins
Year 1992
Value 50 Pence
0.50 GBP = USD 0.67
Currency Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition Gold (.9167)
Weight 26.32 g
Diameter 30 mm
Shape Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
199931
References KM# 963b
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Sp# H5
Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes).

Commemorative issue

British Presidency of European Council of Ministers

Obverse

Third crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ELIZABETH II DEI·GRA·REG·F·D
RDM

Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix

Translation: Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf

Reverse

A conference table seen from above, around which are arranged twelve chairs for the Council of Ministers. The United Kingdom is prominently represented at the head of the table with the table itself showing twelve stars, symbols of the European Community, place in the geographic positions of the capital cities of the twelve member countries. A network of lines uniting the stars signifies the links of trade and commerce within the Community.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1992 1993
UK
MMD
50 PENCE

Engraver: Mary Milner Dickens

Edge

Plain

Mint

Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)

Comments

The coin is dual dated 1992 & 1993 and was issued in 1992 to celebrates the UK's presidency of the European Council of Ministers, and the completion of the Single Market. The coin was also issued in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort.

© The Royal Mint, 1992

The coin was reissued in 2009 with Ian Rank Broadley's fourth portrait as part of the 16-piece sets to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 50 pence denomination.
(former Spink ref. 4352)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1992  Photo 1 864 $ 3900 Proof

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Bullion value: USD 3437.45 Search tips
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Actual gold weight: 0.776 oz
Current gold price: 4431.31 USD/oz (see gold price )

Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (European Community; Gold Proof)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (European Community; Gold Proof)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (European Community; Gold Proof)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (European Community; Gold Proof)
Heritage Auctions
2022 October 30 Modern World Coins Showcase Auction 61294
Lot 25161
Internet Archive
30 Oct 2022 UNC
(NGC PR69 Ultra Cameo)
USD 1440.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (European Community; Gold Proof)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (European Community; Gold Proof)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (European Community; Gold Proof)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (European Community; Gold Proof)
Heritage Auctions
2021 October 28 - 29 World & Ancient Coins Signature® Auction 3093
Lot 31464
Internet Archive
28 Oct 2021 UNC
(NGC PR68 Ultra Cameo)
USD 1740.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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