The coin celebrates the United Kingdom's Presidency of the European Union, and the 25th Anniversary of the UK’s accession to the European Economic Community.
I wonder if the 1998 European Union 50p will remain Legal Tender after Brexit…
![Image](https://www.irishpapermoney.com/external/forumpics2/50-pence-1998-EU.jpg)
The 1973 nine hands 50p was nicer imo—a classic coin.
![Image](https://www.irishpapermoney.com/external/forumpics2/1973-9-hands-50-pence.jpg)