© The Royal Mint, 2017
© The Royal Mint, 2017
50 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Peter Rabbit
2017 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 | 2017 |
| 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 | 1.78 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#108689 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Image of Peter Rabbit in a jacket walking to the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT
TM
Engraver: Emma Noble
Edge
Plain
Comment
The first release in the 4-coin Beatrix Potter 2017 Collection.This design was also struck in colourised silver proof and gold proof.
©The Royal Mint, 2017
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50p coin featuring Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Peter Rabbit) is that it was released as part of a commemorative series celebrating the 150th anniversary of Beatrix Potter's birth. Beatrix Potter was a British author and illustrator, best known for her children's books, including the popular Peter Rabbit stories. The coin's design features an image of Peter Rabbit, created by designer Emma Noble, and is one of several coins in the series that showcase Potter's beloved characters.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 221866 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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