50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Paddington at the Station; Gold Proof) 2018 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Paddington at the Station; Gold Proof) 2018 back
50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Paddington at the Station; Gold Proof) 2018 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2018

50 Pence - Elizabeth II Paddington at the Station; Gold Proof

2018 year
Gold (.9167) 15.5 g 27.3 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2018
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
References
Numista
N#216250
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Image of Paddington Bear sitting on his iconic suitcase at Paddington Station.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DK

Engraver: David Knapton

Edge

Plain

Comment

Struck to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the first book, A Bear Called Paddington, by Michael Bond.

The first of four Paddington Bear commemorative coins, issued individually, the design was also struck in copper-nickel and colourised silver proof. Issue limit: 1,250.

©The Royal Mint, 2018

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design of Paddington Bear, a popular character from children's literature, sitting at a station with his suitcase, hat, and duffle coat. This design was created by David Knapton, a British artist and designer, specifically for this coin. The coin's design is a nod to the beloved character's adventures and his iconic status as a symbol of British culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2018  592 - - - - - -

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