Reverse © The Royal Mint, 2004
Reverse © The Royal Mint, 2004
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Four Minute Mile; Silver Piedfort
2004 year| Silver (.925) | 16 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 | 2004 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 16 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#275498 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
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 as part of the Annual Silver Piedfort set and as individual pieces. The design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof.© The Royal Mint, 2004
A gold piedfort was issued in 2009 as part of the 16-piece set to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 50 pence denomination.
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 coin is that it commemorates the 50th anniversary of Roger Bannister's historic four-minute mile, a feat that was once thought to be impossible. The coin's design features a depiction of Bannister crossing the finish line, and the words "Four Minute Mile" are inscribed above the image. This coin is a unique tribute to a remarkable athletic achievement.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4054 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Silver Piedfort) 2004 coin.
