The Most Collectable 50 Pence Coins
Synopsis
As we all know, collecting rare, valuable or aesthetically pleasing pieces of coinage, including circulating pieces like the 50 pence, is certainly nothing new. However, over the past decade or so, perhaps thanks to the 2012 Olympic games collection, the UK has seen a surge in interest in hording circulating coins, and for some even bullion precious metals such as the Sovereign.
Rare 50 Pence Coins
With a range of 50 pence coins exhibiting unique designs to be found both in and out of circulation, and elusive pieces like the Kew Gardens design reaching figures many many times the face value across third party auction sites the coin collecting craze has never been stronger.
More recently The Royal Mint has focused its efforts on this modern approach to design, straying away from patriotic depictions steeped in heraldry, instead opting for household names and pop culture sensations taken from recording studios and graphic novels alike.
This consumer-friendly approach to cultivation interest in what has been viewed as an exclusive club has given way to some of the nation's favourite and most iconic characters be featured alongside Queen Elizabeth’s various portraits; below we go through some of our favourites from recent years.
Beatrix Potter Collectable Coins
2020 Peter Rabbit 50 Pence
First featuring on the 50 pence coin back in 2016, Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit makes his fifth appearance aside Jody Clark’s portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Designed by Emma Noble, the reverse of the coin shows Peter squeezing himself under a fence and is available in BU condition here. Unfortunately for those checking their change, this piece is not in circulation.
Brilliant Uncirculated
Coloured Proof Coin
The Gruffalo Collectable Coins
2019 The Gruffalo and Mouse Silver Proof 50 Pence
As a celebration of the beloved novel’s 20th anniversary, last year The Royal Mint released a limited run (25,000 coins) of silver proof editions, showing the Gruffalo and the Mouse side by side. With the original illustrations being completed for the children’s book in 1999 by Axel Scheffler, Magic Light Pictures took to the drawing board for this latest design, the first time the two iconic characters had been shown together on a coin.
Brilliant Uncirculated
Coloured Proof Coin
Wallace And Gromit Coins
2019 Wallace and Gromit Silver Proof 50 Pence
The first time the iconic duo was seen together on a reverse design, the 2019 Wallace and Gromit 50 pence is another landmark celebration, denoting 30 years of the nation’s favourite animated cheese lovers. The reverse illustration shows the pair peering out the rocket from their debut outing “A Grand Day Out” and was designed in conjunction with Nick Park of Aardman Animations. The Silver Proof variants of the 50 Pence also include a presentation block for presentation and were limited to a run of 25,000.
Brilliant Uncirculated
Coloured Proof Coin
The Snowman Collectable Coins
2019 The Snowman 50 Pence
Limited to a mintage of 25,000 coins, the 2019 Snowman fifty pence coin is the successor to the hugely popular 2018 variant featuring the iconic winter character. Inspired by the original 1978 novel and later the 1982 screen adaptation, the 2019 silver proof edition of the snowman 50 pence depicts the two pivotal characters, the boy and snowman, side by side in wonderful colour.
Brilliant Uncirculated
Coloured Proof Coin
The Paddington Bear Collectable Coins
2018 Paddington Bear Backingham Palace 50 Pence
Minted to cellebrate the 60th anniversary of Paddington bear, named so after the London Train station he was found at by the Brown Family in the original 1958 fictional works. In more recent years the marmalade loving bear has found his way into children's pop culture, appearing on the big screen multiple times. With a limited mintage of only 75,000, the coloured silver proof varient of the Buckingham Palace 50 pence shows Paddington
Brilliant Uncirculated
Coloured Proof Coin
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