United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth II (1952-date)

Type Standard circulation coin

Years 1985-1997

Value 50 Pence (0.50 GBP)

Currency Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)

Composition Copper-nickel

Weight 13.5 g

Diameter 30 mm

Thickness 2.5 mm

Shape Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)

Technique Milled

Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑

Demonetized 28 February 1998

Number N# 866

References KM# 940.1, Sp# H4