© The Royal Mint, 2022
© The Royal Mint, 2022
50 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Kanga and Roo
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#335709 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 33% |
Reverse
An image of Kanga and Roo, legend below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Kanga
& Roo
©Disney
Designer: The Walt Disney Company
Edge
Plain
Comment
The 8th of 9 coins celebrating A.A. Milne's Winnie The Pooh, the coin was also struck in colourised copper-nickel, colourised silver proof and gold proof. The reverse design depicts an original illustration by E. H. Shepard of the mother and her joey. The mintage comprised a Royal Mint pack (16,080 sales) and trade packaging for third parties (38,375 sales).
© The Royal Mint, 2022
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design, showcasing Kanga and Roo from A.A. Milne's beloved children's book, Winnie the Pooh. This is the first time that these characters have appeared on an official United Kingdom coin, making it a special and collectible item for fans of the book and coin collectors alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 54455 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Kanga and Roo) 2022 coin.
