50 Pence - Elizabeth II (White Lion of Mortimer; Silver Proof) 2021 front 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (White Lion of Mortimer; Silver Proof) 2021 back
50 Pence - Elizabeth II (White Lion of Mortimer; Silver Proof) 2021 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2021

50 Pence - Elizabeth II White Lion of Mortimer; Silver Proof

2021 year
Silver (.999) (reverse frosted) 7.86 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2021
Value
50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.999) (reverse frosted)
Weight
7.86 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#298864
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

White Lion of Mortimer supporting a shield portraying a white rose en soleil, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
· 2021 ·
JC
WHITE LION OF MORTIMER

Engraver: Jody Clark

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The first design in The Queen's Beast series which began in 2016, there are 10 Beasts in total which are a representation of the statues that stood in Westminster Abbey on the Queen's Coronation in 1953. The statues are now on display in the Canadian Museum of History.

This strike was only part of the complete 10-coin set issued at the completion of the coin series. The 2021 design was also issued in silver and gold proof. Issue Limit: 1,250

 ©The Royal Mint, 2021

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (White Lion of Mortimer; Silver Proof) 2021 from United Kingdom is that it features a unique reverse design, showcasing the White Lion of Mortimer, which is a symbol of the British monarchy and a nod to the country's rich history and heritage.