© The Royal Mint, 2016
© The Royal Mint, 2016
50 Pounds - Elizabeth II William Shakespeare, Fine Silver
2016 year| Silver (.999) | 31 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 50 Pounds 50 GBP = USD 65 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#97020 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 69% |
Reverse
Image of the two faces of William Shakespeare, the masks of tragedy and comedy.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
2016
JB
Engraver: John Bergdahl
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The second £50 coin in a series, the first being the 2015 silver Britannia.Issue limit:15,000
©The Royal Mint, 2016
£2 coins were also issued in 2016 honouring the works of William Shakespeare.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Pounds - Elizabeth II (William Shakespeare, Fine Silver) 2016 from United Kingdom is that it features a unique design depicting William Shakespeare, one of the greatest playwrights in the English language, on the reverse side of the coin. This design was created by sculptor and engraver John Bergdahl and was issued to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death. The coin's obverse side features the standard portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, also designed by Bergdahl. The coin's silver content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for coin enthusiasts and Shakespeare fans alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 14948 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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