United Kingdom (Great Britain) Elizabeth II 50 Pence

History

50 Pence 2015-2022, KM# 1337, United Kingdom (Great Britain), Elizabeth II

50 Pence 2015-2022, KM# 1337, United Kingdom (Great Britain), Elizabeth II, Royal Shield reverse designs

50 Pence 2015-2022, KM# 1337, United Kingdom (Great Britain), Elizabeth II, 2022: Memorial coin set with a special privy mark

Obverse. Photo © Royal Mint

Description

The circulating UK coins, excepting the two-pound coin, were redesigned in 2008, keeping the sizes and compositions unchanged, but introducing reverse designs that each depict a part of the Royal Shield of Arms and form (most of) the whole shield when they are placed together in the appropriate arrangement. The exception, the 2008 one-pound coin, depicts the entire shield of arms on the reverse.

Obverse	Crown, jewelry Diamond Diadem Person (king, queen, tsar etc.) Elizabeth II The fifth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem and drop earrings. The George IV State Diadem, officially the Diamond Diadem, is a type of crown that was made in 1820 for King George IV. The diadem is worn by queens and queens consort in procession to coronations and State Openings of Parliament. The piece of jewellery has been featured in paintings and on stamps and currency. It can be seen in the Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace. ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA FIDEI DEFENSATRIX means Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen and Defender of the Faith. Engraver: Jody Clark ELIZABETH II•DEI•GRA•REG•FID•DEF•2018• J.C
Reverse	Animal (fish, bird, mammal etc.) Lion Music (instrument, notes etc.) Harp Depicts the point of the shield and the bottom portions of the second and third quarters showing the harp of Ireland and lions passant of England respectively. Engraver: Matthew Dent MD FIFTY PENCE
Edge	Plain