50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Beatrix Potter; Silver Piedfort) 2016 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Beatrix Potter; Silver Piedfort) 2016 back
50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Beatrix Potter; Silver Piedfort) 2016 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2016

50 Pence - Elizabeth II Beatrix Potter; Silver Piedfort

2016 year
Silver (.925) 16 g 27.3 mm
Description
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
Silver (.925)
Weight
16 g
Diameter
27.3 mm
Shape
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#81978
Rarity index
90%

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, and silver and gold proof.
Issue Limit: 2,500

©The Royal Mint, 2016

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design by Beatrix Potter, a renowned British author and illustrator, known for her children's books such as "Peter Rabbit" and "Jemima Puddle-duck". The coin's design showcases Potter's iconic illustration style and adds a touch of whimsy to the coin's overall aesthetic.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2016  2486 - - - - - -

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