Superstitions and Traditions | 1969 Elizabeth II 50p
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Product code: HISST50
- Part of our exciting Superstitions and Traditions collection, which is perfect for those new to coin collecting
- An edition of this coin was used in the coin toss – a long-standing sporting tradition – of the 1969 FA Cup final
- Housed in bright and bespoke packaging that explores the story of the 1969 FA Cup final coin toss and the significance of the 50p coin’s role in the country’s move to a decimal currency
- Dated the year that the seven-sided 50p coin entered circulation, just ahead of decimalisation in 1971
- This circulating coin is offered in Fine or Better condition
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Historians suggest that the coin toss originates from ancient Rome, when it was referred to as ‘heads or ships’. It has become a tradition of many sporting events, such as football, cricket and rugby, and in some cases has even been employed to decide the outcome of an international sporting event. At the 1969 FA Cup final, the seven-sided 50p coin used to determine who started the match upheld a sporting tradition, whilst also representing a historic change for the United Kingdom’s currency. Introduced the same year it was used in the iconic football tournament, the 50p coin also was part of the wider act of decimalisation, when the UK adopted a new decimal currency.
Specification
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Alloy | Cupro-Nickel |
| Weight | 13.50 g |
| Diameter | 30.00mm |
| Reverse Designer | Christopher Ironside |
| Obverse Designer | Arnold Machin |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Quality | Circulating |
| Year | 1969 |
