© The Royal Mint, 2013
© The Royal Mint, 2013
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Benjamin Britten; Gold Proof
2013 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 | 2013 |
| 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#248114 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lettering across seven horizontal lines with two musical staves.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· BLOW BUGLE ·
BLOW
BENJAMIN
COMPOSER·BORN 1913
BRITTEN
SET THE WILD ECHOES FLYING
Engraver: Tom Phillips
Edge
Plain
Comment
The reverse quotation is from the poem Blow, Bugle, Blow by Alfred Lord Tennyson.Released individually (70 sales), whilst also being struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Benjamin Britten Gold Proof 50p coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Benjamin Britten, a renowned British composer, conductor, and pianist. The coin's design features a portrait of Britten and an image of a guitar, which was one of his favorite instruments. The coin's mintage was limited to just 1,000 pieces, making it a highly sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 70 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Benjamin Britten; Gold Proof) 2013 coin.
