© The Royal Mint, 2017
© The Royal Mint, 2017
50 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Gold
2017 year| Gold (.9999) | 15.6 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | 50 Pounds 50 GBP = USD 65 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 15.6 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#302592 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Stylized image of Britannia as the map of the United Kingdom with trident and shield, legend around. Trident privy mark at 3 o'clock.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITANNIA 1/2 OZ FINE GOLD 999.9 2017
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LWT
Engraver: Louis Tamlyn
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Released as part of the 6-coin Gold Britannia set, with an issue limit of 250 (176 sales), the 5-coin Gold Britannia set, with an issue limit of 300 (62 sales) and the 3-coin Gold Britannia set, with an issue limit of 200 (143 sales). It features a trident privy mark to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Gold Britannia series.© The Royal Mint, 2017
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique reverse design, created by sculptor and designer, Jody Clark, which shows a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves, with the inscription "ELIZABETH II • D • G • REG • F • D" (Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith) along the rim.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 381 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (5th portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Gold) 2017 coin.
