50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Scouting Movement; Gold Proof) 2007-2009 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Scouting Movement; Gold Proof) 2007-2009 back
50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Scouting Movement; Gold Proof) 2007-2009 photo
© The London Coin Company

50 Pence - Elizabeth II Scouting Movement; Gold Proof

 
Gold (.9167) 15.5 g 27.3 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
2007-2009
Value
50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
15.5 g
Diameter
27.3 mm
Shape
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#274741
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Fleur-de-Lis symbol of the Scouting Movement dividing dates, denomination above, legend below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
* FIFTY PENCE *
1907 * BE PREPARED * 2007
K

Engraver: Kerry Jones

Edge

Plain

Comment

Released individually in 2007 while also being struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort.

The coin was re-issued in 2009 as part of the 16-piece set (70 sales) to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 50 pence denomination. The 2009 issue was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof. Issue limit: 70.

©The Royal Mint, 2009

The design was used again in 2019 with the Jody Clark fifth portrait to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 50p in the Culture set.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Scouting Movement; Gold Proof) 2007-2009 from United Kingdom is that it was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Scouting Movement, which was founded by Lord Robert Baden-Powell in 1907. The coin features a design depicting the Scouting Movement's logo and the image of Queen Elizabeth II. It was produced in a limited quantity of 21,000 coins, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2007  1250 - - - - - -
2009  70 - - - - - -

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 (Scouting Movement; Gold Proof) 2007-2009 coin.