© The Royal Mint, 2016
© The Royal Mint, 2016
50 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Peter Rabbit
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 |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#84968 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Image of Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit dividing legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PETER RABBIT
en
Engraver: Emma Noble
Edge
Plain
Comment
The second in a series of five UK coins issued to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Beatrix Potter in 2016.This design was also struck in colourised silver proof and a gold proof 1/4oz although the gold version has a face value of £25 rather than 50p.
©The Royal Mint. 2016
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 famous Peter Rabbit stories. The coin's design features an image of Peter Rabbit, created by designer Emma Noble, and is one of four coins in the series depicting Potter's beloved characters.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 136384 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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