1969 New Pence 50p, Queen Elizabeth II First Portrait Coin, Extremely Rare

  

This is a 1969 United Kingdom 50 pence coin featuring the first portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Arnold Machin. First Issue: This coin belongs to the first year of issue for the 50p denomination, which was introduced to replace the ten-shilling note. Specifications: The 1969 coins are larger than current 50p coins, measuring 30mm in diameter and weighing 13.5g, composed of copper-nickel.