50 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Royal Shield, 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 | 2008-2015 |
| 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#208027 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 64% |
Reverse
Lower section of the Royal Shield, denomination to lower segment.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MD
FIFTY PENCE
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 in a dual proof set. The coin was also issued in copper-nickel, silver piedfort, gold proof and platinum proof. Issue Limit: 10,000©The Royal Mint, 2008
The 2009 issued as well as being part of the Annual Silver set (no sales data) was also part of the 16-piece set (1,168 sales) 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: 5,000.
©The Royal Mint, 2009
In 2012 for the Queens Diamond Jubilee most coins were selectively plated with Gold and so this silver proof edition was limited.
The 2015 strike was issued as part of the dual set to commemorate the change from the 4th portrait to the 5th as well as in the annual silver proof set and was also struck in copper-nickel, gold proof and platinum proof.
2008 issue limit: 10,000
2009 issue limit: 7,500
2010 issue limit: 3,500
2011 issue limit: 2,500
2012 issue limit: 995
2013 issue limit: 2,013
2014 issue limit: 2,014
2015 issue limit: 7,500
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this 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 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2009 | 7500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2010 | 1241 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2011 | 1011 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2012 | 995 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2013 | 985 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2014 | 368 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2015 | 1539 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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, Silver Proof) 2008-2015 coin.
