© The Royal Mint, 2019
© The Royal Mint, 2019
50 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Paddington at the Tower
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 | Circulating commemorative 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#176706 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Image of Paddington Bear with sandwich in hand at the Tower of London.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DK
Engraver: David Knapton
Edge
Plain
Comment
The series was struck to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the first book, A Bear Called Paddington, by Michael Bond.The third of four Paddington Bear commemorative coins, the others being Paddington at the Palace, Paddington at the Station and Paddington at St Paul's. Issued individually in a Brilliant Uncirculated pack (32,465 sales) and available to third parties in tubes (55,500 sales).The coin was also struck in colourised 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 Paddington Bear, a beloved character from British children's literature, in front of the Tower of London. This design was created to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the first Paddington Bear book, "A Bear Called Paddington," and the coin's release was timed to coincide with the 60th anniversary of the Queen's accession to the throne.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 87965 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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