© The Royal Mint, 2022
© The Royal Mint, 2022
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Commonwealth Games; Gold Proof
2022 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 | 2022 |
| 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#316712 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Symbol of Commonwealth Sport, lettering below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
N·P
BIRMINGHAM 2022
COMMONWEALTH
GAMES
Engraver: Natasha Preece
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin was issued to commemorate the Birmingham Commonwealth Games and included as part of the Annual Gold Proof set for 2022 (issue limit: 100), as well as individually (issue limit: 250). The coin was also struck in copper-nickel, colourised copper nickel (with 4 different privy marks), silver proof, colourised silver proof, silver piedfort, colourised silver piedfort and platinum proof. Issue limit: 410.© The Royal Mint, 2022
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Commonwealth Games; Gold Proof) 2022 from United Kingdom is that it features a unique reverse design, created by artist David Knapton, which depicts a sprinter crossing the finish line, symbolizing the Commonwealth Games, held in Birmingham, England in 2022. The coin's design also incorporates the Games' logo and the year of issue, 2022. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only 1,500 gold proof coins minted, making it a sought-after addition to any coin collection.
