50 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Platinum Jubilee
2022 year| Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni) | 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 | 2022 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni) |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#317727 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
The number 70 and The Royal Cypher with dates below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
70
E II R
1952 - 2022
AR DO
Designers: Andrew Ross, Deborah Osborne
Edge
Plain
Comment
The first time a royal event was celebrated on a UK 50p coin. This coin was issued to commemorate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee and this strike was issued for circulation as well as being included as part of the Annual Proof (7,000 issue limit), Premium Proof (2,500 issue limit)and Brilliant Uncirculated sets for 2022. The design was also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof.
© The Royal Mint, 2022
The coin was available at the Royal Mint Experience as a Strike Your Own edition 04/01/22 - 13/03/22 and 02/06/22 - 05/06/22. Sales 4,636
A 2-coin BU pack was also issued with both obverses, Issue Limit: 1,952
The individual release has a different obverse with the Queen on horseback.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee, which marks 75 years since her accession to the throne. This is a significant milestone in British history, and the coin is a unique way to celebrate the occasion.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5000070 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Platinum Jubilee) 2022 coin.
