© The Royal Mint, 2018
© The Royal Mint, 2018
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Paddington at the Station; Silver Proof
2018 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 | 2018 |
| 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#142135 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
Colourised image of Paddington Bear sitting on his iconic suitcase at Paddington Station.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DK
Designer: 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 gold proof. Issue limit: 75,000.
©The Royal Mint, 2018
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design depicting Paddington Bear, a beloved character from British children's literature, sitting at a station with his suitcase, hat, and marmalade sandwich. This design was created to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the first Paddington Bear book, "A Bear Called Paddington," which was published in 1958. The coin's design is a nod to the character's enduring popularity and the special place he holds in British culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 40981 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 the Station; Silver Proof) 2018 coin.
