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The Accession of the United Kingdom to the European Economic Community took effect on 1 January 1973, after the ratification of the treaty which was signed in Brussels on 22 January 1972 by the then Prime Minister Edward Heath who had pursued the UK's application to the EEC since the late 1950s. The UK had first applied to join back in 1961 but this was vetoed by French President Charles de Gaulle.
Obverse
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Second crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. D∙G∙REG∙F∙D∙ ELIZABETH II |
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Reverse
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The inscription "50 PENCE" and the date of the year, surrounded by nine hands, symbolising the nine members of the Community, clasping one another in a mutual gesture of trust, assistance and friendship. 1973 |
Edge |
50 Pence
2nd portrait
Entry into European Economic Community
KM# 918 Sp# H2
Entry into European Economic Community
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Characteristics
Type | Commemorative Issue (Circulating) |
Material | Cupronickel |
Weight | 13.5 g |
Diameter | 30 mm |
Thickness | 2.3 mm |
Shape | polygon |
Sides | 7 |
Alignment | Medal |
Mint |
Royal Mint
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