50 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Commonwealth Games
2022 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 | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2022 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#316707 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 25% |
Reverse
Symbol of Commonwealth Sport, lettering below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
N·P
BIRMINGHAM 2022
COMMONWEALTH
GAMES
Engraver: Natasha Preece
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin was issued to commemorate the Birmingham Commonwealth Games and included as part of the Annual Proof sets (6,891 sales), Premium Proof sets (2,462 sales), Brilliant Uncirculated sets (40,873 sales), individually in a BU pack (12,469 sales), in trade packaging for third parties (56,887 sales) and a coin and stamp cover set (552 sales). The coin was also struck in colourised copper nickel (with 4 different privy marks), silver proof, colourised silver proof, silver piedfort, colourised silver piedfort, gold proof and platinum proof.
© The Royal Mint, 2022
The coin was available at the Royal Mint Experience as a Strike Your Own edition 20/06/22 - 21/08/22 (2,757 sales).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design, created by artist David Knapton, which depicts a sprinter crossing the finish line, symbolizing the Commonwealth Games, held in Birmingham, England in 2022. The coin's design also incorporates the Games' logo and the year of issue, 2022. This coin is a limited edition issue, with only 2,100,000 coins minted, making it a sought-after collector's item for coin enthusiasts and sports fans.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 9353 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Commonwealth Games) 2022 coin.
