© The Royal Mint, 2022
© The Royal Mint, 2022
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee; Silver Proof
2022 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 | 2022 |
| 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 |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#317728 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
The number 70 and The Royal Cypher surrounded with the dates
Script: Latin
Lettering:
70
E II R
1952 - 2022
AR DO
Engravers: Andrew Ross, Deborah Osborne
Edge
Plain
Comment
The first time a royal event was celebrated on a UK 50p coin. This coin was issued to commemorate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee and this strike was only included as part of the Annual Silver Proof set for 2022. The coin was also struck in copper-nickel, silver piedfort and gold proof. Issue limit: 550.© The Royal Mint, 2022
A 2-coin set was also issued with both obverses, Issue Limit: 700
The individual release has a different obverse with the Queen on horseback.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Platinum Jubilee 50p coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates Queen Elizabeth II's 75th anniversary on the throne. The coin's reverse side features a crowned effigy of the Queen, surrounded by a wreath of platinum oak leaves, with the inscription "PLATINUM JUBILEE" above and the date "2022" below. This design is not found on any other coin in the series, making it a distinctive and special collector's item for numismatists and royalty enthusiasts.
