© The Royal Mint, 2016
© The Royal Mint, 2016
50 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Beatrix Potter
2016 year| Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni) | 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 | 2016 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni) |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#81976 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Silhouette of Beatrix Potter above and image of Peter Rabbit below the lettering with foliage at the sides.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BEATRIX
POTTER
1866 1948
EN
Designer: Emma Noble
Edge
Plain
Comment
The first in a series of five UK coins issued to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Beatrix Potter.This design was also struck in silver and gold proof, and silver proof piedfort.
©The Royal Mint, 2016
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design by Beatrix Potter, a renowned British author and illustrator, which makes it stand out from other coins in the series. The coin's design showcases Potter's beloved character, Jemima Puddle-duck, and is the first coin in the Royal Mint's Beatrix Potter collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 125085 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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