© The Royal Mint, 2021
© The Royal Mint, 2021
50 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Dimorphodon
2021 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 | 2021 |
| 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#277192 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
Colourised image of a Dimorphodon with legend above and below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DIMORPHODON
MARY ANNING 1811
RN
Engraver: Robert Nicholls
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Tales of the Earth series continues with the second set of 3 coins for the Mary Anning Collection with Dimorphodon, the third coin in the 2021 series. This colourised copper-nickel edition was exclusive to the Royal Mint. This design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof, colourised silver proof and gold proof. Issue Limit: 50,000
© The Royal Mint, 2021
Interesting fact
The Dimorphodon coin is a unique commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of the famous fictional character Sherlock Holmes. The coin features an image of Doyle's most famous character, Sherlock Holmes, on one side, and Queen Elizabeth II on the other. This coin is a rare and interesting collectible for both coin enthusiasts and fans of Sherlock Holmes.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10354 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Dimorphodon) 2021 coin.
