© The Royal Mint, 2015
© The Royal Mint, 2015
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Kew Gardens; Silver Piedfort
2019 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 | 2019 |
| 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#200246 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
A design showing the pagoda, a building associated with the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew, encircled by a vine and dividing dates.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1759 2009
Kew
Engraver: Christopher Le Brun
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Great Pagoda at Kew was built in 1762 as a gift for Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha, mother of King George III.First issued in 2009 with Ian Rank-Broadley's fourth portrait to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew, this 2019 issue features Jody Clark's fifth portrait and forms part of the 5-coin British Culture Sets celebrating 50 years of the 50p. Issue limit: 1,220. This design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof, gold proof and gold piedfort.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Kew Gardens 50p coin is that it is one of the rarest and most valuable coins in the UK, with only 210,000 minted. It features a design of the famous Kew Gardens in London and is made of silver (.925) weighing 16g. Due to its rarity and unique design, it is highly sought after by collectors and can sell for up to 10 times its face value.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 569 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Kew Gardens; Silver Piedfort) 2019 coin.
