© The Royal Mint, 2019
© The Royal Mint, 2019
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Stephen Hawking; Gold Proof
2019 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 | 2019 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.66 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#162399 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
An image of a black hole amid swirling lines angled to inspire thoughts of space curving around an event horizon with lettering.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S=kc^3 A / 4ℏG
STEPHEN
HAWKING
Engraver: Edwina Ellis
Edge
Plain
Comment
The first release in the Innovation in Science series, this coin celebrates the life of the Cambridge professor who made it clear that he would like what is known as Hawking’s equation carved onto his grave. The design was approved by the Hawking estate.©The Royal Mint, 2019
The coin was also issued in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort. Issue Limit: 400
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (Stephen Hawking; Gold Proof) 2019 from United Kingdom is that it features a unique design on its reverse side, which includes a depiction of Stephen Hawking's famous black hole equation, along with a portrait of Hawking himself. This design was created to commemorate the life and work of the renowned physicist and cosmologist, who passed away in 2018. The coin's obverse side features the standard portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, as seen on many other coins issued by the Royal Mint.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 396 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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