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The United Kingdom's entry into the European Economic Community in 1973 was marked by the issue of a commemorative fifty pence coin. Since then the fifty pence has become the 'European' coin, chosen again in 1992/93 to mark two further historic European Union events; the United Kingdom's Presidency of the Council of Ministers and the completion of the Single European Market. This 1998 coin commemorates 25 years of the United Kingdom's membership and its six-month Presidency of the European Union.
The 2009 Proof strike was issued in sets to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 50 pence denomination.
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 celebratory arrangement of twelve stars representing the 12 members of the EU with the letters "EU" between the anniversary dates, and the value below. 1973 EU 1998 |
Edge |
50 Pence
4th portrait
KM# 992 Sp# H9
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Characteristics
Type | Commemorative Issue (Circulating) |
Material | Cupronickel |
Weight | 8 g |
Diameter | 27.3 mm |
Thickness | 1.78 mm |
Shape | polygon |
Sides | 7 |
Alignment | Medal |
Alt # |
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Mint |
Royal Mint
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