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© The London Coin Company
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Four Minute Mile; Gold Piedfort
2009 year| Gold (.9167) | 31 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 | 2009 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 31 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#275500 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The legs of a running athlete with a stylised stopwatch in the background, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
PENCE
JB
Engraver: James Butler
Edge
Plain
Comment
The design was originally issued in 2004, the coin was re-issued in 2009 as part of the 16-piece set to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 50 pence denomination. It was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof. Issue limit: 40.©The Royal Mint, 2009
The design was used again in 2019 with the Jody Clark fifth portrait to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 50p in the Culture set.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50p coin is that it features a design commemorating Sir Roger Bannister's achievement of running the first four-minute mile in 1954. The coin's design includes a depiction of Bannister crossing the finish line, with the words "Four Minute Mile" written above him. This coin was released in 2009 as part of a series celebrating significant events and achievements in British history and culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 40 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Four Minute Mile; Gold Piedfort) 2009 coin.
