© The Royal Mint, 2019
© The Royal Mint, 2019
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Wallace and Gromit; Silver Proof
2019 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 | 2019 |
| 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#183727 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Colourised image of Wallace & Gromit as if peering from the porthole of the rocket that took them to the moon, lettering around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CASEUS PRAESTANS
WALLACE GROMIT
NP
Translation: Cracking cheese
Engraver: Nick Park
Edge
Plain
Comment
The coin design celebrates 30 years since "A Grand Day Out" was first shown in November 1989, the film’s stars Wallace and Gromit land on the surface of a 50p coin. It has been created by Nick Park and the team at Aardman; the designers initials appear on the reverse of the coin.The silver proof coin was presented in a limited-edition Perspex block with an issue limit of 25,000. Copper-nickel and gold proof versions were also produced.
©The Royal Mint, 2019
Issue Limit: 27,500
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Wallace and Gromit Silver Proof 50p coin is that it features a unique design that was created by Nick Park, the creator of Wallace and Gromit. The design shows Wallace and Gromit standing on a hill, surrounded by windmills and sheep, with the iconic Wensleydale cheese in the background. This design was specifically created for the coin and is not found on any other Wallace and Gromit merchandise.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 15085 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Wallace and Gromit; Silver Proof) 2019 coin.
