50 Pounds - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Gold

50 Pounds - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Gold) - obverse50 Pounds - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Gold) - reverse

Obverse © The Royal Mint, 2020 – Reverse © The Royal Mint, 2008

Features

Issuer United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type Non-circulating coin
Years 1987-1989
Value 50 Pounds
50 GBP = USD 63
Currency Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition Gold (.9167) (copper alloy)
Weight 17.03 g
Diameter 27 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
97386
References KM# 952,
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.
Sp# BGE1
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.

Series: Gold Britannia

Obverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F D
50 POUNDS

Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix

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

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf

Reverse

Standing figure of Britannia holding trident and shield, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
'1/2'OUNCE'FINE' 'GOLD' 'BRITANNIA'1987'
NATHAN

Engraver: Philip Nathan

Edge

Reeded

Mint

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

Comments

1987 introduced the Gold Britannia series, where one Troy ounce of fine gold was alloyed with copper. However, since 1990 the gold has been alloyed with silver.

The 1987 strike was issued in the 4-coin Britannia Gold Proof sets. Issue Limit: 10,000 (10,000 sales) as well as individually with Issue Limit: 2,500 (2,485 sales)

© The Royal Mint, 1987

The 1988 strike was issued as part of the 4-coin Britannia Gold Proof sets. Issue Limit: 6,500 (3,305 sales).

© The Royal Mint, 1988

The 1989 strike was issued as part of the 4-coin Britannia Gold Proof sets. Issue Limit: 2,500 (2,268 sales).

© The Royal Mint, 1989

Note: Proof strikes have initials P.NATHAN and a frosted effect while Bullion strikes have initials NATHAN

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1987  Bullion
1987  Photo 12 485 $ 990 Proof
1988  Bullion
1988  3 305 Proof
1989  Bullion
1989  2 268 Proof

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Bullion value: USD 1119.28 Search tips
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Pounds - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Gold)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Pounds - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Gold)
Heritage Auctions
2022 September 25 Modern World Coins Showcase Auction 61289
Lot 99109
Internet Archive
25 Sep 2022 1987 – Proof UNC
(NGC PR70 Ultra Cameo)
USD 1200.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Pounds - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Gold)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Pounds - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Gold)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232038
Lot 63410
Internet Archive
16 Sep 2020 1987 – Proof UNC
(NGC PR68 Ultra Cameo)
USD 1050.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Pounds - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Gold)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Pounds - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Gold)
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 231935
Lot 65303
Internet Archive
29 Aug 2019 1987 – Proof UNC
(NGC PR70 Ultra Cameo)
USD 900.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Pounds - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Gold)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Pounds - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Gold)
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 231934
Lot 64291
Internet Archive
22 Aug 2019 1987 – Proof UNC
(NGC PR70 Ultra Cameo)
USD 1020.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Pounds - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Gold)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Pounds - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Gold)
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 231933
Lot 63280
Internet Archive
15 Aug 2019 1987 – Proof UNC
(NGC PR70 Ultra Cameo)
USD 840.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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