Features
Issuer United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type Circulating commemorative coins
Years 2006-2009
Value 50 Pence (0.50 GBP)
Currency Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition Copper-nickel
Weight 8 g
Diameter 27.3 mm
Thickness 1.78 mm
Shape Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number N#5527Help
References KM# 1057, Sp# H15, H31
Commemorative issue
150th anniversary of the institution of the Victoria Cross

Series: 40th anniversary of the 50p

Obverse
Fourth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ELIZABETH·II·D·G REG·F·D·2006
IRB

Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix

Translation: Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith

Engraver: Ian Rank-Broadley

Reverse
A depiction of both sides of a Victoria Cross medal, denomination below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
29.
JAN
1856.
VC
FOR VALOUR
CHA
FIFTY
PENCE

Engraver: Claire Aldridge

Edge
Plain

Mint
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)

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