50 Pence - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; Royal Shield, Platinum Proof) 2008-2015 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; Royal Shield, Platinum Proof) 2008-2015 back
50 Pence - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; Royal Shield, Platinum Proof) 2008-2015 photo
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50 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Royal Shield, Platinum Proof

 
Platinum (.9995) 19.09 g 27.3 mm
Description
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
Platinum (.9995)
Weight
19.09 g
Diameter
27.3 mm
Shape
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#241049
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Bottom sector of 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: 250)

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The 2015 strike as part of the dual set to commemorate the change from the 4th portrait to the 5th.

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The coin was also issued in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof, while the 2008 was also issued in silver piedfort.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in a limited quantity of only 2,100 pieces, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2008  184 - - - - - -
2015  10 - - - - - -

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, Platinum Proof) 2008-2015 coin.