50 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; 1 oz Fine Silver) 2015 front 50 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; 1 oz Fine Silver) 2015 back
50 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; 1 oz Fine Silver) 2015 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2015

50 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; 1 oz Fine Silver

2015 year
Silver (.999) 31.1 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2015
Value
50 Pounds 50 GBP = USD 65
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
31.1 g
Diameter
34 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#79913
Rarity index
45%

Reverse

Standing figure of Britannia left bearing a trident and shield, with a lion at her feet, set against the backdrop of a globe, legend around, date in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BRITANNIA 50 POUNDS
J.C
2015

Engraver: Jody Clark

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The first £50 coin ever released. Issue limit: 100,000

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design, showcasing a detailed image of the famous Double Helix DNA structure, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the discovery of the structure by James Watson and Francis Crick in 1953.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2015  78644 - - - - - -

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