© The Royal Mint, 2022
© The Royal Mint, 2022
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Kanga and Roo; Gold Proof
2022 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 | 2022 |
| 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#335817 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
An image of Kanga and Roo, legend below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Kanga
& Roo
©Disney
Designer: The Walt Disney Company
Edge
Plain
Comment
The 8th of 9 coins celebrating A.A. Milne's Winnie The Pooh, the coin was also struck in copper-nickel, colourised copper-nickel, colourised silver proof, gold proof. The reverse design depicts an original illustration by E. H. Shepard of the mother and her joey. Issue Limit: 160.© The Royal Mint, 2022
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Kanga and Roo 50p coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the iconic Australian characters, Kanga and Roo, from A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh stories. The coin's design is based on E.H. Shepard's original illustrations and includes a background of eucalyptus leaves, which is a nod to the characters' Australian heritage. This coin is a rare and collectible item, with only 1,000 gold proof coins minted, making it a sought-after addition to any coin collection.
