50 Pence coin from United Kingdom (Great Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland). The coin was circulated in 2006 - 2009 and will be picked randomly. Various grades from Good to Very fine. A photo is for advertising purposes only. The coin may have scratches, dirt, or damage from oxidation. 

Country: United Kingdom

Continents: Europe

Groupings: Western Europe

Denomination: 50 Pence

Value: 50 Pence 0.50GBP = EUR 0.58

Type: Circulating commemorative coins

Year: 2006 - 2009

Numismatic period: Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971 - date)

Catalog numbers: KM:1057, Sp:H15, H31

Commemorative issue: 150th anniversary of the institution of the Victoria Cross

Series:

Number of coins: 1

Number of coins: 1

Composition: Copper-nickel

Diameter: 27.3 mm.

Thickness: 1.78 mm.

Weight: 8 g.

Shape: Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)

Technique: Milled

Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑

Obverse: Fourth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.

Obverse lettering: ELIZABETH·II·D·G REG·F·D·2006IRB

Obverse translation: Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith

Reverse: A depiction of both sides of a Victoria Cross medal, denomination below.

Reverse lettering: 29.JAN 1856.VCFOR VALOURCHAFIFTY PENCE

Edge: Plain

ℹ Themes: War, Cross

👸 Queens: Elizabeth II (1952 - Now)

👸 Queen: Elizabeth II