© The Royal Mint, 2019
© The Royal Mint, 2019
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Paddington at St Paul's; Gold proof
2019 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 | 2019 |
| 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#216318 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Image of Paddington Bear raising his hat in front of St Paul's Cathedral.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PLEASE LOOK
AFTER THIS
BEAR THANK
YOU
DK
Engraver: David Knapton
Edge
Plain
Comment
The series was struck to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the first book, A Bear Called Paddington, by Michael Bond.The fourth and final Paddington Bear commemorative coin, the others being Paddington at the Station, Paddington at the Palace and Paddington at the Tower. The coin was also struck in copper-nickel and silver colourised proof.
Issue Limit: 650
©The Royal Mint, 2019
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design depicting Paddington Bear standing on top of St Paul's Cathedral, which is a famous landmark in London. This design was created to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the beloved children's character, Paddington Bear.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 556 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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