Front side of πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom – Monarchs and Milestones 50 Pence 1976 coin
Back side of πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom – Monarchs and Milestones 50 Pence 1976 coin
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  • Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II (Second Portrait by Arnold Machin), facing right, inscription ELIZABETH II D.G.REG.F.D. 1976.

  • Reverse: Depicts Britannia seated beside a lion holding a trident and olive branch, designed by Christopher Ironside.

  • Composition: Cupronickel.

  • Weight: 13.5 g

  • Diameter: 30 mm

  • Edge: Plain

  • Mint: Royal Mint (London)

Historical Insight:
Introduced in 1969 during decimalisation, the 50 pence coin replaced the ten-shilling note and was initially produced in a large size to distinguish its value. This 1976 issue circulated widely and represents the early years of the UK’s decimal coinage system.

 

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