© The Royal Mint, 2019
© The Royal Mint, 2019
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Paddington at the Tower; 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#176540 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Colourised image of Paddington Bear with sandwich in hand at the Tower of London.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 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 third of four Paddington Bear commemorative coins, the others being Paddington at the station, Paddington at the Palace and Paddington at St Paul's.
Issued in a Limited-Edition Presentation (issue limit: 25,000, sales 16,887) in a clear acrylic presentation case, while also available to third parties (140 sales). The coins were also struck in copper-nickel and gold proof. Issue Limit: 32,500
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design that combines two iconic British symbols: Paddington Bear and the Tower of London. The coin's design shows Paddington Bear standing in front of the Tower of London, with the famous London landmark's architecture depicted in the background. This design was created to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Paddington Bear, who was first introduced in 1956. The combination of these two beloved British icons makes this coin a special and collectible item for coin enthusiasts and fans of Paddington Bear.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 17027 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 Tower; Silver Proof) 2019 coin.
