1998 Silver Proof 50p - 25th Anniversary EEC

The fifty pence coin has been the chosen denomination to commemorate significant events in European history.

This tradition continues in 1998 as the United Kingdom celebrates the 25th anniversary of its entry into the European Economic Community and also its Presidency of the European Union during the first six months of 1998.

To mark the occasion the Royal Mint issued a superb silver Proof fifty pence coin.  The special reverse design by John Mills features a celebratory pattern of the twelve stars of the European Union togehter with the dates 1973 and 1998.

The obverse bears the effigy of Her Majesty the Queen by Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS, FSNAD.

The coin is encapsulated and housed in the original Royal Mint box with the Certificate of Authenticity.

Specifications

The coin has a weight of 8.00 grammes, measures 27.30 millimetres in diameter and has been struck in sterling .925 silver to exacting Proof quality.

Only 25,000 pieces are available for worldwide distribution.