© The Royal Mint, 2014
© The Royal Mint, 2014
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Commonwealth Games; Gold Proof
2014 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 | 2014 |
| 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#63868 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cyclist and sprinter with Sottish Saltire bisecting the coin
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XX
COMMONWEALTH
GAMES GLASGOW
2014
AL
Engravers: Alex Loudon, Dan Flashman
Edge
Plain
Comment
Released as part of the annual gold proof sets (75 sales), as well as individually (233 sales) and in a coin and stamp cover (38 sales) the coin was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort. Issue Limit: 450© The Royal Mint, 2014
Reverse design inspired by Glasgow-born architect, artist and designer, Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50p coin is that it features a unique reverse design depicting the Commonwealth Games logo, which was specifically created for the 2014 Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow, Scotland. The design includes a stylized image of the Games' mascot, Clyde, surrounded by a wreath of thistles, the national flower of Scotland. This coin was only available in gold proof finish and has a limited mintage of 1,500 coins, making it a highly sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 346 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Commonwealth Games; Gold Proof) 2014 coin.
