50 Pounds - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Gold) 2009-2012 front 50 Pounds - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Gold) 2009-2012 back
50 Pounds - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Gold) 2009-2012 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2009

50 Pounds - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Gold

 
Gold (.9167) 17.03 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
2009-2012
Value
50 Pounds 50 GBP = USD 65
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
17.03 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#303466
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Standing figure of Britannia in horse drawn chariot, holding trident in her left hand, legend and date around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HALF ' OUNCE ' FINE ' GOLD ' 2009
PN
BRITANNIA

Engraver: Philip Nathan

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Released as part of the 2009 4-coin Gold Britannia set, with an issue limit of 1,250 (797 sales).

© The Royal Mint, 2009

The design was also issued as part of the 9-coin 25th Anniversary Gold Britannia set in 2012 with 25 sales

© Thelondoncoincompany

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 2012 London Olympics. The coin's design features an image of the Olympic Stadium, along with the Games' logo and the year "2012". This coin is a unique and valuable collector's item for anyone interested in the Olympics or British numismatics.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2009  797 - - - - - -
2012  25 - - - - - -

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 (4th portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Gold) 2009-2012 coin.