Britannia New Pence

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Specifications
Issued 1969-1981/ smaller coin 2009 anniversary set, 2019 Strike your own
Diameter 30mm
Weight 13.5g
Composition 75% copper, 25% nickel (referred to as cupro-nickel)
Obverse Arnold Machin
Reverse Christopher Ironside
Edge Plain
Inscription New pence
Mintage 188,400,000 (1969) for individual years click here
Strike your own #9 1/1/19 Double Pack C
£30.00 L
01/01/19 I
HIS1950P C
Sold 3,673 K

© The Royal Mint Ltd

Design details:



October 1969, the 50p joined the 5p (shilling) and 10p (florin) coins in circulation. It was introduced to circulate alongside its equivalent; the ten shilling note. The reverse design of Britannia by Christopher Ironside was traditional, but the heptagonical shape of the coin was revolutionary and at the time was the only such coin in circulation in the world. The edges were rounded to ensure that the distance across the coin was a constant 30mm so vending machines would accept them.

 
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