© The Royal Mint, 2016
© The Royal Mint, 2016
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Peter Rabbit; Silver Proof
2016 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 | 2016 |
| 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#86894 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Colourised Image of Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit dividing legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PETER RABBIT
en
Engraver: Emma Noble
Edge
Plain
Comment
The second in a series of five UK coins issued to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Beatrix Potter. This was the first-time colour was used on a UK coin. This design was also struck in copper-nickel, while a £25 gold proof 1/4oz was produced using the same design.A limited-edition presentation was produced in a Perspex block. Issue Limit: 15,000
©The Royal Mint, 2016
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Peter Rabbit; Silver Proof) 2016 from United Kingdom is that it features a unique design of Peter Rabbit, a beloved character from Beatrix Potter's children's books, on the reverse side of the coin. This design was created by Emma Noble, a renowned British artist and designer, and it is the first time that Peter Rabbit has appeared on a UK coin. The coin's design also includes a subtle touch of color, with the rabbit's ears and tail being depicted in a soft, golden yellow hue. This adds an extra layer of depth and detail to the coin's design, making it a truly special and collectible piece.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 15495 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Peter Rabbit; Silver Proof) 2016 coin.
