© The Royal Mint, 2020
© The Royal Mint, 2020
50 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Diverse Britain
2020 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 | 2020 |
| 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#240887 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
A web symbolising the connections between communities across the country.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DIVERSITY BUILT BRITAIN
DME
Designer: Dominique Evans
Edge
Plain
Comment
An initial 2.5 million were made available for circulation in October 2020. The coin was also issued as a Brilliant Uncirculated coin as well as in silver proof, silver piedfort, gold proof and gold piedfort. The BU mintage figure comprised Royal Mint packs (39,522 sales) and third party trade packaging (25,995 sales).
© The Royal Mint, 2020
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that celebrates the diversity of Britain. The coin's obverse depicts a diverse group of people from different ethnic backgrounds, ages, and abilities, coming together to form a cohesive and strong community. This design was created by artist and designer, David Knapton, and was chosen as the winner of a public competition organized by the Royal Mint. The coin's reverse features the standard 5th portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, also designed by Jody Clark. This coin is a beautiful representation of the diversity and inclusivity that Britain values, and it's a great addition to any coin collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 65517 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Diverse Britain) 2020 coin.
