© The Royal Mint, 2016
© The Royal Mint, 2016
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Squirrel Nutkin; 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#91454 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Coloured image of Beatrix Potter's Squirrel Nutkin dividing legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SQUIRREL NUTKIN
en
Engraver: Emma Noble
Edge
Plain
Comment
The fourth in a series of five UK coins issued to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Beatrix Potter.This design was also struck in copper-nickel. A limited-edition presentation of 15,000 were produced in a Perspex block.
Issue Limit: 16,000
©The Royal Mint, 2016
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Squirrel Nutkin Silver Proof 50p coin is that it features a unique design that was created by renowned British illustrator and author, Beatrix Potter. The coin's design showcases Squirrel Nutkin, a mischievous squirrel character from Potter's popular children's book, "The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin." This coin is part of a series of coins released by the Royal Mint in 2016 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Beatrix Potter's birth, and it has become a highly sought-after collector's item among coin enthusiasts and fans of Beatrix Potter's work.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 15893 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Squirrel Nutkin; Silver Proof) 2016 coin.
