50 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Britannia, Silver Proof
| Silver (.925) | 8 g | 27.3 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 2000-2009 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.66 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#205377 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
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
2000 strike issued as part of 13-coin Millennium silver proof collections; issue limit: 15,0002006 strike issued as part of 13-coin Queen's 80th Birthday silver proof collections; issue limit: 8,000
2008 strike issued as part of 7-coin Emblems of Britain silver proof collections; issue limit: 10,000
2009 strike issued as part of 16-coin 40th anniversary of the 50p silver proof collections; issue limit: 2,500
© The Royal Mint, 2009
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design of Britannia, the symbol of Britain, on the reverse side. The design was created by sculptor Philip Nathan and shows Britannia standing on the shore, looking out to sea, with a trident in her right hand and a shield bearing the Union Jack in her left. The design was specifically created for this coin and has not been used on any other coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 13180 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2006 | 8000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 8168 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2009 | 1163 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (4th portrait; Britannia, Silver Proof) 2000-2009 coin.
