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2014 Shield of the Royal Arms 50p

Currency:GBP Category:Coins & Paper Money / World Coins - Europe Start Price:4.00 GBP Estimated At:30.00 - 35.00 GBP
2014 Shield of the Royal Arms 50p
2014 Royal Mint Royal Shield of Arms Brilliant Uncirculated 50p Fifty Pence Coin

A section of the shield of the Royal Arms showing elements of the third and fourth quarterings.

In 2008 The Royal Mint launched a public competition. The aim of the competition was to find designs to replace those created for the first decimal coins of 1971. Matthew Dent won the competition.

A different detail from the shield of the Royal Arms is shown on the reverse of the 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p and 50p coins and when placed together the coins reveal the complete shield, which was seen in its entirety on the round pound coin. It is the only time that a single design has been used across a range of United Kingdom coins in such a way

Features the fictional character Tiggy-Winkle from the novels of Beatrix potter

Specifications
Issued:2014
Diameter: 27.30mm
Weight: 8.00g
Thickness: 1.78mm
Composition: Cupro-nickel (75% copper, 25%nickel)
Designed by Matthew Dent
Edge: Plain