© The Royal Mint, 2021
© The Royal Mint, 2021
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Charles Babbage; Silver Proof
2021 year| Silver (.925) | 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 | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#304363 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
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 piedfort and gold proof. Issue limit: 4,000.© The Royal Mint, 2021
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Charles Babbage 50p coin is that it features a unique design that pays tribute to the life and work of Charles Babbage, an English mathematician, philosopher, and inventor who is widely regarded as the father of the computer. The coin's design includes an image of Babbage's famous Analytical Engine, a precursor to the modern computer, as well as other symbols and elements that reflect Babbage's contributions to the field of computer science. This coin is a special commemoration of Babbage's 200th birthday and is a rare and valuable collector's item for anyone interested in the history of technology and computing.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1902 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Silver Proof) 2021 coin.
