Great Britain (1952-2022) Queen Elizabeth II 2009 'E.U Council Presidency' Proof Gold 50 Pence Coin from the 40th Anniversary set issued by the Royal Mint. Fourth Portrait Elizabeth II bust facing right. Legend: ELIZABETH.II.D.G REG.F.D.2009. 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. There were 125 sets issued to mark the 40th Anniversary of the 50 Pence coins.
Denomination - 50p
Mintage - 125
Alloy - 22 Carat Gold
Weight - 15.5 grams
Diameter - 27.30mm
Reverse Design - Mary Milner Dickens
Obverse Designer - Ian Rank-Broadley
Quality - Proof
Year - 2009
Country of Origin - United Kingdom
Lettering - 1992 1993 UK 50 PENCE
Edge - Plain