50 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Gold) 2022 front 50 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Gold) 2022 back
50 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Gold) 2022 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2022

50 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Gold

2022 year
Gold (.999) 15.6 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2022
Value
50 Pounds 50 GBP = USD 65
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
15.6 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#322902
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Helmeted figure of Britannia carrying a trident and shield, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1/2oz 999.9 · BRITANNIA · FINE GOLD
DT
· 2022 ·

Engraver: Dan Thorne

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Available in both the 6-coin Gold Britannia Proof Set for 2021 with an issue limit of 150 sets, as well as the 3-coin set with an issue limit of 150 sets.

© The Royal Mint, 2022

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique reverse design, created by artist David Lawrence, which depicts a majestic portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by a pattern of intricate floral details and textures, giving the coin a truly regal appearance.