© The Royal Mint, 2019
© The Royal Mint, 2019
50 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th Portrait; Gruffalo and Mouse
2019 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 | 2019 |
| 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#182596 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 26% |
Reverse
Image of the fictional character The Gruffalo and Mouse.
Script: Latin
Lettering: THE GRUFFALO®
Designer: Magic Light Pictures
Edge
Plain
Comment
The second of two coins celebrating 20 years since the publication of the book – The Gruffalo®. Cased in a wallet, which opens out to reveal illustrations from the book, and information about Julia Donaldson (author) and Axel Scheffler (illustrator). The coin was issued individually in Brilliant Uncirculated packs (sales 37,994) while also issued in tubes by third parties (60,250 sales). The coin was also struck in silver proof and gold proof.© The Royal Mint, 2019
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that combines the image of Queen Elizabeth II with a depiction of the popular children's book character, the Gruffalo, and his friend, the Mouse. This design was created by the artist, Axel Scheffler, and it is the first time that a British coin has featured a fictional character. The coin was issued to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first book in the Gruffalo series, "The Gruffalo," which was published in 1999.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 98244 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Gruffalo and Mouse) 2019 coin.
