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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Rupert Bear
2020 year| Copper-nickel | 8 g | 27.3 mm |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 IMP = USD 0.66 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#200465 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 41% |
Reverse
Rupert Bear
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIFTY PENCE
RUPERT BEAR
Engraver: Matt Tindall
Edge
Plain
Comment
Part of a five coin set cellebrating 100 years of Rupert Bear.Interesting fact
The 50p coin featuring Rupert Bear, issued by the Isle of Man in 2020, is the first commemorative coin to feature a character from a British comic strip. Rupert Bear, created by Mary Tourtel, first appeared in the Daily Express in 1920 and has since become a beloved character in British popular culture. The coin's design features Rupert in his iconic red and yellow outfit, holding a fishing rod and surrounded by his loyal friends, including Pong-Pong the penguin and Tiger Lily the tiger. The coin's release marked the 100th anniversary of Rupert's first appearance and was a celebration of his enduring popularity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Rupert Bear) 2020 coin.
