Obverse © The Royal Mint, 2020 – Reverse © The Royal Mint, 2008
Obverse © The Royal Mint, 2020 – Reverse © The Royal Mint, 2008
50 Pounds - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Gold
| Gold (.9167) (copper alloy) | 17.03 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1987-1989 |
| Value | 50 Pounds 50 GBP = USD 65 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) (copper alloy) |
| Weight | 17.03 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#97386 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Standing figure of Britannia holding trident and shield, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
'1/2'OUNCE'FINE' 'GOLD' 'BRITANNIA'1987'
NATHAN
Engraver: Philip Nathan
Edge
Reeded
Comment
1987 introduced the Gold Britannia series, where one Troy ounce of fine gold was alloyed with copper. However, since 1990 the gold has been alloyed with silver.The 1987 strike was issued in the 4-coin Britannia Gold Proof sets. Issue Limit: 10,000 (10,000 sales) as well as individually with Issue Limit: 2,500 (2,485 sales)
© The Royal Mint, 1987
The 1988 strike was issued as part of the 4-coin Britannia Gold Proof sets. Issue Limit: 6,500 (3,305 sales).
© The Royal Mint, 1988
The 1989 strike was issued as part of the 4-coin Britannia Gold Proof sets. Issue Limit: 2,500 (2,268 sales).
© The Royal Mint, 1989
Note: Proof strikes have initials P.NATHAN and a frosted effect while Bullion strikes have initials NATHAN
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in a very limited quantity, with only 25,000 coins produced in total. This scarcity makes it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 12485 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1988 | 3305 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1989 | 2268 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pounds - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Gold) 1987-1989 coin.
