© The Royal Mint, 2017
© The Royal Mint, 2017
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Sir Isaac Newton; Gold Proof
2017 year| Gold (.9167) | 15.5 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 | 2017 |
| 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 | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#222725 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Design based upon elements of Proposition 11 in Book One of Newton's Principia Mathematica, legend above, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SIR ISAAC NEWTON
FIFTY PENCE
AW
Engraver: Aaron West
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issued as part of the annual gold proof set (24 sales), the gold commemorative set for 2017 (89 sales) and as individual pieces (282 sales), this design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort. Issue limit: 634.©The Royal Mint, 2017
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design on its reverse side, showcasing Sir Isaac Newton's contributions to science, including his laws of motion and his work in calculus. The design also includes a depiction of the famous apple tree that is said to have inspired Newton's theory of gravity. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number of coins minted in 2017.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 395 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Sir Isaac Newton; Gold Proof) 2017 coin.
