Obverse:
The obverse features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Jody Clark. This effigy was the final definitive portrait of the Queen used on UK coinage during her reign.
Reverse:
The reverse bears the inscription:
“PEACE, PROSPERITY AND FRIENDSHIP WITH ALL NATIONS”,
along with the date 31 January 2020.
The phrase is adapted from a statement by Thomas Jefferson and was chosen to emphasize cooperation and diplomacy following the UK’s departure from the EU. The design is deliberately minimalist, relying entirely on text rather than imagery to convey its message.
Specifications:
Composition: Copper-nickel
Weight: 8.00 g
Diameter: 27.30 mm
Shape: Heptagonal (curved seven-sided)
Edge: Plain
Alignment: Medal (0°)
Historical Insight:
The coin commemorates one of the most significant constitutional changes in the UK since the 20th century. Brexit followed the 2016 referendum and years of political negotiation, reshaping the country’s relationship with Europe and the wider world.
Collecting Note:
This issue is highly significant for modern collectors as a historical marker of Brexit. Its clear date inscription and political context make it a key piece in collections focused on contemporary history, political events, and modern UK commemoratives.
π Category: π¬π§ UK – Commemorative Coinage (Modern)
π·οΈ Suggested tags: Modern History, Politics, Brexit
Verified π¬π§ United Kingdom β Monarchs and Milestones 50 Pence 2020
Owner: Babushka