50 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Victoria Cross, soldier

Features

Country	United Kingdom
Queen	Elizabeth II (1952-date)
Type	Circulating commemorative coin
Years	2006-2009
Value	50 Pence 0.50 GBP = 0.69 USD
Currency	Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition	Copper-nickel
Weight	8 g
Diameter	27.3 mm
Thickness	1.78 mm
Shape	Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
References	KM# 1058, Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date (14^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248979. Thomas Michael (editor), Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700 (7^th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248573. Thomas Michael (editor); 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800 (7^th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440247064. Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900 (9^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248955. Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000 (47^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248962. Sp# H16 Emma Howard (editor); 2020. Coins of England & the United Kingdom: Pre-Decimal Issues (55^th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. ISBN 9781912667536. Geoff Kitchen (editor); 2020. Coins of England & the United Kingdom: Decimal Issues (6^th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. ISBN 9781912667215.

Commemorative issue

150th anniversary of the institution of the Victoria Cross

Obverse

Fourth 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·2006
IRB

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

Engraver: Ian Rank-Broadley

Reverse

Soldier carrying a wounded comrade against a silhouette of the Victoria Cross, denomination below.

Lettering:
FIFTY PENCE
CD

Engraver: Clive Duncan

Edge

Plain

Comments

As well as being for circulation, the 2006 strike was issued as part of the Annual Coin Sets for 2006, in both Brilliant Uncirculated & Proof versions.

Above - 2006 Executive Proof Set

The 2009 Proof strike was issued in sets to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 50 pence denomination; issue limit: 5,000

The design was re-used in the 2019 military set to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 50 pence denomination.
(former Spink ref. 4618)

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Date	Mintage	G	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC	Frequency
2006	10,000,500	0.69	0.69	0.95	1.22	1.48	0.94	2.07	97%
2006	131,266							6.77	1.4%	BU
2006	37,689							15.56	3%	Proof
2009	1,039								0.9%	Proof

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