Obverse © The Royal Mint, 2015 – Reverse © The London Coin Company
Obverse © The Royal Mint, 2015 – Reverse © The London Coin Company
50 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Royal Shield, Gold Proof
| Gold (.9167) | 15.5 g | 27.3 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 2015-2022 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 15.5 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#240889 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bottom sector of Royal Shield, denomination to lower segment.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIFTY PENCE
MD
Designer: Matthew Dent
Edge
Plain
Comment
The 2015 set was issued to commemorate the change of the Queen Elizabeth portrait from the Ian Rank-Broadley fourth to the Jody Clark fifth (issue limit 500).© The Royal Mint, 2015
2017 set:
© The Royal Mint, 2017
In 2022, a special Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Set featured on the obverse of the definitive types a privy mark which commemorates the life-span of The Queen (issue limit 200).
© The Royal Mint, 2022
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique reverse design, showcasing the Royal Shield, which is a symbol of the British monarchy and represents the unity of the four constituent countries of the United Kingdom: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 245 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2017 | 24 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2022 | 37 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Royal Shield, Gold Proof) 2015-2022 coin.
