© The Royal Mint, 2022
© The Royal Mint, 2022
50 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Royal Shield, Platinum Proof
| Platinum (.9995) | 19.09 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 | Platinum (.9995) |
| Weight | 19.09 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#241050 |
|---|---|
| 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
First issued as part of the dual set to commemorate the change over from the 4th portrait to the 5th.© London Coins
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 96).
© The Royal Mint, 2022
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 2015-2022 reign of Queen Elizabeth II and features a unique platinum proof finish, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2022 | 13 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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, Platinum Proof) 2015-2022 coin.
