Circulating strike
- MetalCupro-nickel
- Guide value£4.00
Nine Hands (UK Accession to the EEC) 50p Coin
1973 · Anniversaries & Historic Events · Commemorative
Price Guide: £4.00
The "Nine Hands" 50p, struck in 1973, marked the United Kingdom's accession to the European Economic Community that year, with a reverse design of nine hands clasped together in a circle - one for each of the nine member states the enlarged Community held at the time (the original six, plus the UK, Ireland and Denmark).
As one of the older commemorative 50p designs, it's a popular 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 Nine Hands (UK Accession to the EEC) 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 Nine Hands (UK Accession to the EEC) 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 Nine Hands (UK Accession to the EEC) 50p released?
It was first issued in 1973.
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