50 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; large type, Silver Proof
| Silver (.925) | 13.5 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1996-1997 |
| Value | 50 Pence (0.50 GBP) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 13.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 1998 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#41311 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 55% |
Reverse
A figure of Britannia seated beside a lion, with a shield resting against her right side, holding a trident in her right hand and an olive branch in her left, denomination below and legend above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIFTY PENCE
50
Engraver: Christopher Ironside
Edge
Plain
Comment
The 1996 Silver Proof was issued as part of the 1996 Silver Anniversary Collection, which celebrated 25 years of decimalisation with an issue limit of: 15,000In 1997 a smaller fifty pence coin was introduced and so a 2-coin set was issued to commemorate the event with an issue limit of 25,000.
(former Spink ref. 4351)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting a detailed image of the Queen's Beasts, which are ten heraldic animals that symbolize the genealogy of Queen Elizabeth II. This design was created by sculptor James Woodford, and it's different from the standard 50p coin design, making it a distinctive and collectible piece.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1997 | 10304 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; large type, Silver Proof) 1996-1997 coin.
