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In 2013 this UK 50p celebrated the 100th anniversary of the birth of British composer Benjamin Britten. This unique coin is the first ever UK 50p to show both date and denomination on the obverse. The Britten commemorative is the first composer to be featured on a British coin and the first individual, apart from the Queen to have his name included.
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 FIFTY PENCE · 2013 |
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Reverse
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Depicts Britten’s name framed in a double stave, in reference to his expertise as a pianist. Also featured are the words “BLOW BUGLE BLOW” and “SET THE WILD ECHOES FLYING”, from verse by Alfred Tennyson which was one of a number of poems set to music in one of Britten’s best known works, Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings. · BLOW BUGLE · |
Edge |
50 Pence
4th portrait
KM# 1253 Sp# H37
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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 |
Mint |
Royal Mint
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