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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Britannia Gold Piedfort (2009)
Circulating version: 2009 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – Britannia New Pence
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 2009 |
| Denomination | 50 Pence |
| Face value | 50p |
| Mintage | 40 |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Series | Britannia Gold |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) (917/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 31.000g · 0.9136 t oz |
| Diameter | 27.3mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Fourth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.
A figure of Britannia seated beside a lion, with a shield resting against her right side, holding a trident in her right hand and an olive branch in her left, denomination below and legend above.
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The 2009 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Britannia – Gold Piedfort is a collector 50 pence coin in the Britannia Gold series, struck in 91.67% gold. It weighs 31g and measures 27.3mm across. Reverse design: A figure of Britannia seated beside a lion, with a shield resting against her right side, holding a trident in her right hand and an olive branch in her left, denomination below and legend above.
40 were struck.
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How much is the 2009 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Britannia – Gold Piedfort worth?
No verified sale of the 2009 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Britannia – Gold Piedfort has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £2,737 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 2009 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Britannia – Gold Piedfort different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 2009 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – Britannia New Pence, not the coin found in change. At 31g of 91.67% gold it is heavier than the 8g nickel circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 2009 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Britannia – Gold Piedfort?
Check the weight 31g and diameter 27.3mm and the metal (91.67% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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