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50 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Kew Gardens
2009 year| Copper-nickel | 8 g | 27.3 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.78 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#19436 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
A design showing the pagoda, a building associated with the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew, encircled by a vine and dividing dates
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1759 2009
Kew
Engraver: Christopher Le Brun
Edge
Plain
Comment
The featured Great Pagoda at Kew was built in 1762 as a gift for Princess Augusta. Issued as part of the Annual Set in both Proof (34,438 sales) and Brilliant Uncirculated as well as individually in a BU pack (11,281 sales) and a coin & stamp cover (no sales data) it was also included as part of the 16-coin proof set (1,039 sales) to celebrate 40 years of the 50 pence denomination. This design was also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort, gold proof and gold piedfort. Proof issue limit: 40,000.©The Royal Mint, 2009
The design was reused in 2019 although it featured Jody Clark's fifth portrait and was released as part of the 5-coin British Culture Sets celebrating 50 years of the 50p.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Kew Gardens 50p coin is that it is one of the rarest and most valuable coins in the UK, with only 210,000 minted. It features a design of the famous Kew Gardens in London, and its rarity has led to it being highly sought after by collectors, with some selling for up to £500.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 35477 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Kew Gardens) 2009 coin.
