© The London Coin Company
© The London Coin Company
50 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Royal Shield, Gold Proof
| Gold (.9167) | 15.5 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 | 2008-2015 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 15.5 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#240892 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Lower section of the Royal Shield, denomination to lower segment
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIFTY PENCE
MD
Engraver: Matthew Dent
Edge
Plain
Comment
The 2008 strike was released as part of the changeover from the Emblems of Britain to the Royal Shield (Issue Limit: 2,008)©The Royal Mint, 2008
The 2009 strike was issued as part of the 16-piece set to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 50 pence denomination. This design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof. Issue limit: 70.
©The Royal Mint, 2009
Th 2012 annual set was issued for the Diamond jubilee (Issue limit: 150)
©The Royal Mint, 2012
The 2015 strike as part of the dual set to commemorate the change from the 4th portrait to the 5th. (Issue limit: 500)
©The Royal Mint, 2015
The coin was also issued in copper-nickel, silver proof and platinum proof, while the 2008 was also issued in silver piedfort.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique reverse design, showcasing the Royal Shield, which is a symbol of the British monarchy and represents the unity of the four constituent countries of the United Kingdom: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 886 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2009 | 70 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2012 | 150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2013 | 59 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2015 | 308 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Royal Shield, Gold Proof) 2008-2015 coin.
