© The London Coin Company
© The London Coin Company
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Four Minute Mile; Gold Proof
| 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 |
| Years | 2004-2009 |
| 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#275499 |
|---|---|
| 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 coin was released in 2004 as individual pieces. The design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort.© The Royal Mint, 2004
The coin was re-issued in 2009 as part of the 16-piece set (70 sales) to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 50 pence denomination. The 2009 issue was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold piedfort. Issue limit: 70.
©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 Non-circulating coin 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Four Minute Mile; Gold Proof) 2004-2009 from United Kingdom is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Roger Bannister's historic four-minute mile, which he achieved on May 6, 1954. The coin's design features an image of Bannister crossing the finish line, with the words "Four Minute Mile" inscribed above him. The coin's gold composition and limited mintage make it a highly sought-after collector's item for coin enthusiasts and athletics fans alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 644 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2009 | 70 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 Proof) 2004-2009 coin.
