50 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; 1/40 oz Fine Gold) 2016 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; 1/40 oz Fine Gold) 2016 back
50 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; 1/40 oz Fine Gold) 2016 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2016

50 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; 1/40 oz Fine Gold

2016 year
Gold (.9999) 0.8 g 8 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2016
Value
50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9999)
Weight
0.8 g
Diameter
8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#270821
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Standing image of Britannia, holding trident and shield, a lion lying beside, legend around, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BRITANNIA 1/40oz FINE GOLD 999.9
SZ
2016

Designer: Suzie Zamit

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Released as part of the 6-coin Gold Britannia set, with an issue limit of 175 (174 sales) as well as individually (1,447 sales).

© The Royal Mint, 2016

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50p coin is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Jody Clark, which is the fifth portrait of the Queen to appear on British coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2016  1621 - - - - - -

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