© 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 |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#277175 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 28% |
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 continues with the second set of 3 coins for the Mary Anning Collection with Temnodontosaurus, the first coin in the 2021 series. This design was also struck in colourised copper-nickel, silver proof, colourised silver proof and gold proof.
© The Royal Mint, 2021
Interesting fact
The Temnodontosaurus, featured on the 50p coin, is a species of extinct marine reptile that lived during the Early Jurassic period, around 180 million years ago. It was characterized by its large size, long neck, and distinctive skull shape. The Temnodontosaurus was a carnivorous predator that likely fed on fish and other marine animals. Its remains have been found in several locations around the world, including Europe and North America.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 71581 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Temnodontosaurus) 2021 coin.
