© The Royal Mint, 2016
© The Royal Mint, 2016
50 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Squirrel Nutkin
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#91644 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Image of Beatrix Potter's Squirrel Nutkin dividing legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SQUIRREL NUTKIN
en
Engraver: Emma Noble
Edge
Plain
Comment
The fourth in a series of five UK coins issued to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Beatrix Potter.This design was also struck in colourised silver proof.
©The Royal Mint, 2016
Interesting fact
The 50p coin featuring Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Squirrel Nutkin) 2016 was part of a special collection celebrating the 150th anniversary of Beatrix Potter's birth. Beatrix Potter was a renowned British author and illustrator, best known for her children's books, such as "The Tale of Peter Rabbit." The coin features an image of Squirrel Nutkin, a character from one of Potter's stories, and was designed by renowned British engraver, Royal Mint engraver, and sculptor, Jody Clark.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 99544 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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