Circulating strike
- MetalCupro-nickel
- Guide value£4.00
EU Stars (UK EU Presidency / 25th EEC Anniversary) 50p Coin
1998 · Anniversaries & Historic Events · Commemorative
Price Guide: £4.00
Issued in 1998, this "EU Stars" 50p marked both the UK's presidency of the Council of the European Union that year and the 25th anniversary of the country's original 1973 accession to the European Economic Community - a companion piece, decades later, to the 1973 "Nine Hands" and 1992 "Table & Stars" European commemoratives.
Struck for general circulation, it's a common find for collectors interested in Britain's European history.
Specifications
- Diameter27.30mm
- Weight8.00g
- CompositionCupro-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel)
- EdgePlain
- Designer—
- Obverse designerJody Clark
- Mintage (circulation)—
Variants & values
Every finish The Royal Mint issued for this design, with issue price, mintage and value where known.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the EU Stars (UK EU Presidency / 25th EEC Anniversary) 50p worth?
Current collector guide value is around £4.00, though this varies with condition and demand. See the full variants table on this page for issue prices and mintage by finish.
How many EU Stars (UK EU Presidency / 25th EEC Anniversary) 50p coins were made?
Mintage figures vary by finish - see the variants table above for the limited-edition cap and current mintage of each version.
What year was the EU Stars (UK EU Presidency / 25th EEC Anniversary) 50p released?
It was first issued in 1998.
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