50 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Commonwealth Games - Northern Ireland
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, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#331071 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 62% |
Reverse
Symbol of Commonwealth Sport, lettering below with privy mark.
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 the non-coloured variety without privy mark was included as part of the Annual Proof sets, while this coloured Brilliant Uncirculated strike was issued individually. There were 4 different privy marks added to the coloured BU, one for each of the 4 nations of the UK. The coin was also struck in silver proof, coloured silver proof, silver piedfort, coloured silver piedfort, gold proof and platinum proof. The mintage comprised an individual pack (2,490 sales) and part of a four coin pack (2,497 sales).
© The Royal Mint, 2022
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design, created by artist Stephen Taylor, which depicts a sprinter crossing the finish line, symbolizing the Commonwealth Games, which were held in Northern Ireland in 2022. The coin's design also includes the Games' logo and the words "Northern Ireland" and "Commonwealth Games" to commemorate the event.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4987 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 - Northern Ireland) 2022 coin.
