© The Royal Mint, 2017
© The Royal Mint, 2017
50 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Benjamin Bunny
2017 year| Copper-nickel | 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 | 2017 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.66 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.78 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#125497 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Forward facing image of Benjamin Bunny dividing legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BENJAMIN BUNNY
en
Engraver: Emma Noble
Edge
Plain
Comment
The fourth release in the 4-coin Beatrix Potter 2017 Collection.This design was also struck in colourised silver proof.
©The Royal Mint, 2017
Interesting fact
The 50p coin featuring Benjamin Bunny is part of a series of coins released by the Royal Mint in 2017 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Beatrix Potter's birth. The coin is designed by Emma Noble and features Benjamin Bunny, a character from Potter's popular children's book "The Tale of Peter Rabbit." The coin's design includes a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and Benjamin Bunny on the reverse, surrounded by a rim of oak leaves and acorns. The coin's mintage was limited to 2,100,000, making it a sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 158022 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (5th portrait; Benjamin Bunny) 2017 coin.
