© The Royal Mint, 2021
© The Royal Mint, 2021
50 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Temnodontosaurus
2021 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 | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2021 |
| 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, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#277174 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
Image of a Temnodontosaurus with legend above and below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TEMNODONTOSAURUS
MARY ANNING 1811
RN
Engraver: Robert Nicholls
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Tales of the Earth series continues with the second set of 3 coins for the Mary Anning Collection with Temnodontosaurus, the first coin in the 2021 series. This colourised copper-nickel was exclusive to the Royal Mint. This design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof, colourised silver proof and gold proof. Issue limit: 50,000.
© The Royal Mint, 2021
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design of the Temnodontosaurus, a type of plesiosaur, on the reverse side. The Temnodontosaurus was a marine reptile that lived during the Jurassic period, and this coin's design showcases it in a detailed and realistic way, making it a standout feature of the coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10694 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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