In 2009 to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the first UK 50p Fifty Pence coin, the Royal Mint released a very special Limited Issue Britannia New Pence 50p Fifty Pence Silver Proof Coin struck in solid .925 Sterling Silver.
The reverse design is a seated figure of Britannia by Christopher Ironside and the obverse design is a portrait of Elizabeth II by Ian Rank Broadley. These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.
Limited Mintage of 1,168 Coins Worldwide
Struck to Royal Mint's Proof Quality in Solid .925 Sterling Silver
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the First 50p Coin - Britannia New Pence
