50 Pounds - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Platinum) 2008 front 50 Pounds - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Platinum) 2008 back
50 Pounds - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Platinum) 2008 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2008

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

2008 year
Platinum (.9995) 15.69 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2008
Value
50 Pounds 50 GBP = USD 65
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Platinum (.9995)
Weight
15.69 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#304252
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Standing figure of Britannia facing left, holding a trident in her right hand and supporting a shield with her left, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
· BRITANNIA 2008 ·
JB
1/2 OUNCE FINE PLATINUM

Engraver: John Bergdahl

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued as part of the 2008 4-coin Britannia Platinum Proof sets. Issue limit: 250 (150 sales).

© The Royal Mint, 2008

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in a limited quantity of only 2,500 pieces, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2008  150 - - - - - -

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 Platinum) 2008 coin.