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The National Health Service (NHS) is the name of the public health services of England, Scotland and Wales, and is commonly used to refer to those of Northern Ireland. They were established together as one of the major social reforms following the Second World War (5 July 1948) on the founding principles of being comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery. Today, each provides a comprehensive range of health services, the vast majority of which are free for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom.
Obverse
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Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. ELIZABETH·II·D·G REG·F·D·1998 |
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Reverse
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A pair of hands set against a pattern of radiating lines with the words "FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY" and the value "50 PENCE", accompanied by the initials "NHS" which appear five times on the outer border. NHS NHS NHS NHS NHS |
Edge |
50 Pence
4th portrait
KM# 996 Sp# 4612
Characteristics
Type | Commemorative Issue (Circulating) |
Material | Cupronickel |
Weight | 8 g |
Diameter | 27.3 mm |
Thickness | 1.78 mm |
Shape |
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Sides | 7 |
Alignment | Medal |
Mint |
Royal Mint
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