© The Royal Mint, 2016
© The Royal Mint, 2016
50 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Mrs Tiggy-Winkle
2016 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 | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| 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 |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#89905 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Image of Beatrix Potter's Mrs Tiggy-Winkle, legend above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MRS. TIGGY-WINKLE
en.
Engraver: Emma Noble
Edge
Plain
Comment
The fifth in a series of five UK coins issued to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Beatrix Potter.This design was also struck in colourised silver proof.
©The Royal Mint, 2016
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design depicting Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, a character from Beatrix Potter's children's books, on the reverse side. This design was created by renowned British illustrator, Quentin Blake, who is known for his work on Roald Dahl's books. The coin was issued to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Beatrix Potter's birth and is a rare example of a circulating coin featuring a literary character.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 100534 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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