| Issuer | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1969-1981 |
| Value | 50 New Pence (0.50 GBP) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 13.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2.45 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 1998 |
| Number | N# 880 |
| References | KM# 913, Sp# H1ObverseSecond crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around Lettering: ELIZABETH·II D·G·REG·F·D·1969 Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith Engraver: Arnold Machin |