© The Royal Mint, 2019
© The Royal Mint, 2019
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Paddington at St Paul's; Silver Proof
2019 year| Silver (.925) | 8 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 | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#179732 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Colourised 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. Issue Limit: 32,500
Issued in a Limited-Edition Presentation (issue limit: 25,000, sales 13,877) in a clear acrylic presentation case, while also available to third parties (140 sales). The coin was also struck in copper-nickel and gold proof.
©The Royal Mint, 2019
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design that combines two iconic British symbols: Paddington Bear and St Paul's Cathedral. This design was created to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Paddington Bear, who was first introduced in 1956. The coin's design shows Paddington Bear standing in front of St Paul's Cathedral, holding a sign that reads "Thank you" in a nod to the bear's famous catchphrase. This unique design makes the coin a special collector's item for both Paddington Bear and coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 14017 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Paddington at St Paul's; Silver Proof) 2019 coin.
