Shield coin 2011 PROOF 50p Royal Mint

2011 Shield PROOF 50p coin

The Shield coin 2011 is a stunning PROOF 50p piece from the Royal Shield of Arms series. This exceptional coin is housed in a self-adhesive flip for protection and may exhibit slight toning due to its age and proof quality finish.

Coin Specifications

• Manufacturer: Royal Mint
• Issuing Country: United Kingdom
• Year: 2011
• Monarch: Elizabeth II (1953 – 2022)
• Series: Royal Shield of Arms
• Denomination: 50p
• Metal: Base Metal
• Weight: 8.00 Grams
• Diameter: 27.30mm
• Quality: Proof

Design Features

This Shield coin 2011 is part of an innovative series where each denomination features a portion of the Royal Arms. When arranged in the correct order, the 50p, 20p, 10p, 5p, 2p, and 1p coins create the complete Royal Arms design.

The Royal Arms design has remained virtually unchanged since Queen Victoria’s reign. The shield is quartered with England’s three lions passant guardant in the first and fourth quarters, the Scottish lion rampant in the second, and the harp of Ireland in the third.

The obverse features Ian Rank Broadley’s portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse showcases the distinctive shield segment that makes this coin special within the series.