50 Pence - Elizabeth II (The Gruffalo and Mouse; Gold Proof) 2019 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (The Gruffalo and Mouse; Gold Proof) 2019 back
50 Pence - Elizabeth II (The Gruffalo and Mouse; Gold Proof) 2019 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2019

50 Pence - Elizabeth II The Gruffalo and Mouse; Gold Proof

2019 year
Gold (.9167) 15.5 g 27.3 mm
Description
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 0.65
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
References
Numista
N#216896
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Image of the fictional character The Gruffalo and Mouse.

Script: Latin

Lettering: THE GRUFFALO®

Engraver: Magic Light Pictures

Edge

Plain

Comment

The second of 2 coins celebrating 20 years since the publication of the book – The Gruffalo®. The coin was also produced in copper-nickel and a silver colourised version. Issue Limit: 600

©The Royal Mint, 2019

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that combines two beloved characters from children's literature: the Gruffalo and the Mouse, created by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. The coin's design showcases the two characters in a playful scene, surrounded by a lush forest, and is sure to delight both children and adults who are fans of the popular children's book.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2019  443 - - - - - -

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