© The Royal Mint, 2021
© The Royal Mint, 2021
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Charles Babbage; Gold Proof
2021 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 | 2021 |
| 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#304365 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Letters and numbers representing the name Babbage in numerical code.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
c h a r l e s
b a b b a g e
2 1 2 2 1 7 5
NT
Engravers: Nigel Tudman, Jas Bhamra
Edge
Plain
Comment
The fourth release in the Innovation in Science series, the coin was issued individually. The coin was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort. Issue limit: 260.© The Royal Mint, 2021
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features Charles Babbage, an English mathematician and computer scientist who is considered the father of the computer. He is depicted on the coin in recognition of his contributions to the development of modern computer technology.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 82 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Charles Babbage; Gold Proof) 2021 coin.
