The 2003 Gold Proof 50p Coin - SuffragetteOfficial title of this coin is the 2003 Women’s Social and Political Union Gold 50p but most dealers describe it as the Gold Suffragette 50p. The Gold 50p is 22 carat and weighs 15.5g. The diameter is 27.3mm. Originally issued with Certificate of Authenticity (COA). SCBC: H12.
This 2003 coin celebrated the 100th Anniversary of the formation of the Women’s Social and Political Union. The coin depicts a figure of a suffragette chained to railings and holding a banner showing the letters "WSPU" (Women's Social and Political Union), to the right a ballot paper marked with a cross and the words "GIVE WOMEN THE VOTE".
These coins are available (subject to stock) from the Royal Mint Shop.
The reverse was designed by Mary Milner Dickens.
Obverse is the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley.Image credit: The Royal Mint
Mintage: 942 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 2003. See Coins and Events of 2003
Monarch/Ruler: Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Category: Gold Fifty Pence. See more Gold Fifty Pence coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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