© The Royal Mint, 2018
© The Royal Mint, 2018
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Tailor of Gloucester; Silver Proof
2018 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 | 2018 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.66 |
| 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#139523 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Colourised image of a bespectacled mouse reading a newspaper facing forward.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE TAILOR OF GLOUCESTER
en.
Engraver: Emma Noble
Edge
Plain
Comment
The third in a series of 4 colourised silver proof coins celebrating the Tales of Beatrix Potter issued in the Beatrix Potter 2018 Collection.This design was also struck in copper-nickel, a limited-edition with issue limit of 30,000 in a Perspex block. Issue Limit: 40,000
©The Royal Mint, 2018
The coin was also issued in a 4-coin set with the other 2018 Beatrix potter coins. (Issue limit: 1,000; sales: 950)
©The Royal Mint, 2018
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50p coin is that it features a unique design, the Tailor of Gloucester, which was created by Beatrix Potter, a famous children's author and illustrator. The design depicts a tailor mouse sewing a button onto a waistcoat, surrounded by intricate details and patterns. The coin's design is a tribute to Potter's work and her contribution to children's literature.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 31893 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Tailor of Gloucester; Silver Proof) 2018 coin.
