© The Royal Mint, 2016
© The Royal Mint, 2016
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Beatrix Potter; Gold Proof
2016 year| 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 |
| Year | 2016 |
| 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#81981 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Silhouette of Beatrix Potter above and image of Peter Rabbit below the lettering with foliage at the sides.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BEATRIX
POTTER
1866 1948
EN
Engraver: Emma Noble
Edge
Plain
Comment
The first 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 copper-nickel, silver proof and silver proof piedfort.
Issue Limit: 750
©The Royal Mint
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Beatrix Potter 50p coin is that it was part of a series of coins released by the Royal Mint in 2016 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Beatrix Potter's birth. The coin features an image of Beatrix Potter's famous character, Jemima Puddle-duck, and is one of four coins in the series that depicts characters from her beloved children's books.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 732 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Beatrix Potter; Gold Proof) 2016 coin.
