© The Royal Mint, 2019
© The Royal Mint, 2019
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Stephen Hawking; Silver Piedfort
2019 year| Silver (.925) | 16 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 | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 16 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#162505 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
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 gold proof. Issue Limit: 2,500
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design on the reverse side, which is a representation of Stephen Hawking's groundbreaking work on black holes. The design shows a stylized black hole with a glowing event horizon, surrounded by a swirling pattern of stars and galaxies. This design was created by the renowned physicist and cosmologist himself, making it a truly special and unique feature of this coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2481 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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