50 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Platinum Jubilee

50 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Platinum Jubilee) - obverse50 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Platinum Jubilee) - reverse

© The Royal Mint, 2022

Features

Issuer United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type Circulating commemorative coin
Year 2022
Value 50 Pence
0.50 GBP = USD 0.63
Currency Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)
Weight 8 g
Diameter 27.3 mm
Thickness 1.8 mm
Shape Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
317727
References Sp# H104,
Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United Kingdom Pre-Decimal Issues (56th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 2 more volumes.
KM# 2151
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Commemorative issue

70th anniversary of accession of Queen Elizabeth II

Obverse

Fifth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ELIZABETH II·D·G·REG·F·D·50 PENCE·2022·
J.C

Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix

Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith

Designer: Jody Clark

Reverse

The number 70 and The Royal Cypher with dates below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
70
E II R
1952 - 2022
AR DO

Designers: Andrew Ross, Deborah Osborne

Edge

Plain

Mint

Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)

Comments

The first time a royal event was celebrated on a UK 50p coin. This coin was issued to commemorate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee and this strike was issued for circulation as well as being included as part of the Annual Proof (7,000 issue limit), Premium Proof (2,500 issue limit)and Brilliant Uncirculated sets for 2022. The design was also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof.

© The Royal Mint, 2022

The coin was available at the Royal Mint Experience as a Strike Your Own edition 04/01/22 - 13/03/22 and 02/06/22 - 05/06/22


A 2-coin BU pack was also issued with both obverses, Issue Limit: 1,952


The individual release has a different obverse with the Queen on horseback.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
2022  $ 8.00 26% BU
2022  5 000 070 $ 0.63 $ 0.82 $ 1.20 $ 2.60 78% Circulation
2022  2% Proof

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Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Platinum Jubilee)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Platinum Jubilee)
Katz
Auction 94
Lot 1041
Internet Archive
30 Aug 2023 Undetermined UNC USD 14.02
(EUR 13.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Platinum Jubilee)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Platinum Jubilee)
Katz
Auction 90
Lot 2089
Internet Archive
18 Jul 2023 Undetermined UNC USD 17.25
(EUR 16.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Platinum Jubilee)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Platinum Jubilee)
Katz
Auction 86
Lot 736
Internet Archive
10 Jun 2023 Undetermined UNC USD 11.86
(EUR 11.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Platinum Jubilee)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Platinum Jubilee)
Katz
Auction 79
Lot 456
Internet Archive
21 Mar 2023 Undetermined UNC USD 23.72
(EUR 22.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Platinum Jubilee)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Pence - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Platinum Jubilee)
Katz
Auction 72
Lot 1209
Internet Archive
21 Dec 2022 Undetermined UNC USD 45.29
(EUR 42.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
The lot includes several items.
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