© The Royal Mint, 2020
© The Royal Mint, 2020
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Iguanodon; Gold Proof
2020 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 | 2020 |
| 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#219209 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Image of an Iguanodon with legend above and below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IGUANODON
RN
MANTELL 1825
Engraver: Robert Nicholls
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Dinosauria Collection continues with Iguanodon, the second coin in the 2020 series. The coin was also produced in copper-nickel, copper-nickel colourised reverse, silver proof and silver colourised proof.Issue Limit: 360
© The Royal Mint, 2020
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Iguanodon; Gold Proof) 2020 coin is that it features a unique design of the Iguanodon, a prehistoric reptile that lived during the Early Cretaceous period, on its reverse side. This design was created by the British paleontologist and artist, Robert Farkas, and it showcases the Iguanodon in a standing position, with its distinctive thumb spike and long tail. The coin's obverse side features the traditional portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, making it a unique blend of ancient history and modern royalty.
