Obverse. Photo © Royal Mint
  • 50 Pence 2019, Sp# H65, United Kingdom (Great Britain), Elizabeth II, Celebrating 50 Years of the 50p, British Culture, Girl Guides
  • 50 Pence 2019, Sp# H65, United Kingdom (Great Britain), Elizabeth II, Celebrating 50 Years of the 50p, British Culture, Girl Guides
Description

The British decimal fifty pence (50p) coin – often pronounced fifty pee – is a unit of currency equaling one half of a pound sterling. Over the years, the coin has celebrated every aspect of British culture, including the stories behind the people and institutions that put the great into Great Britain. As the nation’s most collectable coin reaches a milestone moment, 50 years in circulation, The Royal Mint presented a special commemorative set to mark this momentous occasion.

These carefully curated coins showcase some of the signature designs that have graced the 50p during the last half century. Designs celebrating the first sub-four-minute mile, the Scouting movement, the Girl Guides and Kew Gardens join Christopher Ironside’s original seated Britannia.

Obverse

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·2019
J.C

Reverse

A hexagon made of six of the shamrock symbols of Girlguiding surrounding a central leaf, depicting a repeating pattern of the current identity of Girlguiding.

Girlguiding is the operating name of The Guide Association and is the national guiding organisation of the United Kingdom. It is the UK's largest girl-only youth organisation. Guiding began in the UK in 1910, when Robert Baden-Powell, founder of The Boy Scouts Association, established a separate organisation for girls.

Within Girlguiding, participants take on adventurous activities, such as climbing, canoeing, sailing and orienteering and have the opportunity to get involved in camps and international events, including girl-only festivals and overseas development projects. In local groups – called 'units' – girls complete badges and challenges that cover topics from circus skills, stargazing and scientific investigation, to first aid, camping and community action.

Engravers: Jonathan Evans and Donna Hainan

CELEBRATING ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF GIRLGUIDING UK
50
PENCE
DH JE

Edge

50 Pence

5th portrait, Gold Proof Piedfort Coin
Sp# H65
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Gold
Fineness 0.91667
Weight 31 g
Diameter 27.3 mm
Thickness -
Shape polygon
Sides 7
Alignment Medal
Mint
Royal Mint

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