© The Royal Mint, 2022
© The Royal Mint, 2022
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Commonwealth Games; Silver Proof
2022 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 | 2022 |
| 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#316709 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 was only included as part of the Annual Silver Proof set for 2022. The coin was also struck in copper-nickel, colourised copper nickel (with 4 different privy marks), colourised silver proof, silver piedfort, colourised silver piedfort, gold proof and platinum proof. Issue limit: 550.© The Royal Mint, 2022
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Commonwealth Games; Silver 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 athletic spirit of the Commonwealth Games.
