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When did the 50 pence start?
The design on the reverse of the 50p coin features a symbol of Britannia that has appeared on our coinage since 1672….Background Information.
| First Issued | Smaller version introduced September 1997 (Larger version introduced October 1969, demonetised in 1998) |
|---|---|
| Edge | Plain |
What is the oldest 50p?
The original 50p was introduced in 1969 to replace the 10 shilling note. The 50p, being half a pound, had the same value as the bank note (there used to be 20 shillings to the pound).
What is the rarest 50p coin in the UK?
the Kew’s Garden 50p
What are the rarest 50p coins in circulation? The Royal Mint has revealed the most valuable 50p coin, ahead of the 1971 decimalisation’s golden anniversary. The rarest is the Kew’s Garden 50p, which was designed to mark the 250th anniversary of the gardens in 2009. Only 210,000 coins were ever minted with this design.
In what year was the fifty pence coin introduced into general circulation in the UK?
The 50p coin was introduced in 1969 to replace the Bank of England 10 Shilling note. It was one of only three decimal coins to have been made and circulated before decimalisation took place fully in 1971.
Is a 1997 50p rare?
With a mintage of 594,917,500 is the most common of the pre-1997 50p designs, which is hardly surprising as it was the definitive 50p design between 1969-1981. Despite it’s considerably high circulating mintage, this coin is still considered collectible as it’s no longer in circulation.
Why is 2008 Britannia 50p rare?
Britannia has been on the face of the 50p coin until 2008, when the decision was made to remove her from the coin. She was replaced by the new Royal Shield in 2008 as the standard 50p design, and none have been issued since, making the ones minted in that year valuable to collectors.
When did old 50p go out of circulation?
In 1997 the 50p coin was reduced in both diameter and thickness and the older coins were removed from circulation. The new coin was introduced on 1 September 1997. The old larger coin was withdrawn on 28 February 1998.
Are 1973 50p coins legal tender?
No, or at least no-one’s obliged to take them and they aren’t legal tender. Per the Royal Mint: “Smaller version introduced September 1997 (Larger version introduced October 1969, demonetised in 1998)”.
Will my bank accept old 50p coins?
What are the top 10 rarest 50p coins?
Top 10 most valuable 50p coins
- Kew Gardens (2009), 210,000.
- Olympic Wrestling (2011), 1,129,500.
- Olympic Football (2011), 1,161,500.
- Olympic Judo (2011), 1,161,500.
- Olympic Triathlon (2011), 1,163,500.
- Peter Rabbit (2018), 1,400,000.
- Flopsy Bunny (2018), 1,400,000.
- Olympic Tennis (2011), 1,454,000.
Is the 2008 50p rare?
She was replaced by the new Royal Shield in 2008 as the standard 50p design, and none have been issued since, making the ones minted in that year valuable to collectors. Only 3.5million were issued into circulation and one recently sold on eBay for £1.81.
What is the rarest 50p coin?
2009 Kew Gardens 50p
The famous 2009 Kew Gardens 50p remains the most coveted coin in circulation, with a mintage of just 210,000. Other rare designs include the 2011 Olympic 50p’s and the highly collectible Peter Rabbit series.