50 Pence - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; Decimalisation Anniversary

Features

Commemorative issue

50th anniversary of Decimal Day

Obverse

Second crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.

Lettering:
ELIZABETH·II D·G·REG·F·D·2021
50 PENCE

Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith (Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix)

Engraver: Arnold Machin

Arnold Machin O.B.E., R.A. was a British artist, sculptor, coin and stamp designer.

Reverse

Central legend, surrounded by pre-decimal coinage, Britannia's head and a wren.

Lettering:
1971
DECIMAL
DAY
DME

Engraver: Dominique Evans

Edge

Plain

Comments

Issued as part of the Annual Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated sets for 2021, the coin features the Arnold Machin second obverse portrait, which appeared on the new decimal coinage in 1968, and the individual issue features the Jody Clark fifth portrait. This coin was also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof. Proof issue limit: 9,500.

© The Royal Mint, 2021

See also

• 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait; Decimalisation Anniversary, Gold Proof)
• 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait; Decimalisation Anniversary, Silver Piedfort)
• 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait; Decimalisation Anniversary, Silver Proof)
• 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Decimalisation Anniversary)

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