With
over 70 different
coin designs in circulation, the 50p has become one of the most collectable items in the UK.
How many designs of 50p are there?
The coin has become synonymous with the commemoration of important British figures and historical moments. With
over 70 individual designs
, the 50p coin is highly collectable and the British public anticipates the new designs each year.
Which 50p are in circulation?
- 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.
- Olympic Goalball (2011), 1,615,500.
How many 2020 50p coins are there?
There were
13 different 50p’s
sold in 2020, two of which actually circulated (the ‘Brexit’ and ‘Diversity’ coins). The year started with the regular shield reverse and the Team GB 2020 Olympics coin, both of which were included in the 2020 annual sets.
How many Paddington Bear 50p designs are there?
For those of you hoping to find the complete Paddington 50p coin collection in your change, there are
four unique designs
to look out for. Whilst it is believed that the majority of these coins have been collected, the large mintage figures mean there is still hope to find one organically.
What is the rarest 50 pence piece?
- 2009 Kew Gardens, 210,000.
- 2011 Olympic Wrestling, 1,129,500.
- 2011 Olympic Triathlon, 1,163,500.
- 2011 Olympic Tennis, 1,454,000.
- 2011 Olympic Goalball, 1,615,500.
- 2011 Olympic Shooting, 1,656,500.
Which 50p pieces are worth money?
- 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.
What are the rarest 2 pound coins?
- Olympic Games Handover to Rio (2012), Mintage: 845,000.
- Olympic Games Handover to London (2008), Mintage: 918,000.
- King James Bible (2011), Mintage: 975,000.
- Olympic Games of 1908 (2008), Mintage: 910,000.
- Mary Rose (2011), Mintage: 1,040,000.
- London Underground logo (2013), Mintage: 1,560,000.
What is the rarest coin in the UK?
The Kew Gardens 50p coin dated 2009
is still the rarest in circulation, according to the Royal Mint. Only 210,000 of them were ever released into circulation making them pretty hard to come by.
Which is the rarest 50p coin?
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.
Is the Paddington Bear 50p worth anything?
In short, the Paddington Bear 50p coins you find in your change are worth about…
50p
. … The Brilliant Uncirculated coins are being sold by The Royal Mint for £10, and the Silver Proof has a retail price of £60.
How much is the Paddington Bear 50p worth 2021?
In short, the Paddington Bear 50p coins you find in your change are worth
about… 50p
.
What’s the rarest 50p coin?
- 2009 Kew Gardens, 210,000.
- 2011 Olympic Wrestling, 1,129,500.
- =3. 2011 Olympic Football, 1,161,500.
- =3. 2011 Olympic Judo, 1,161,500.
- 2011 Olympic Triathlon, 1,163,500.
- =6. 2018 Peter Rabbit, 1,400,000.
- =6. 2018 Flopsy Bunny, 1,400,000.
- 2011 Olympic Tennis, 1,454,000.
Is a Sherlock Holmes 50p worth anything?
Since the coins have not been put into circulation, the value is fairly straightforward,
they are worth the retail price
(as shown in the details above). If you do find one in your change you should count yourself lucky and put it aside, as the 50p coins are not intended to be used.
What are the top 10 rarest 50p coins?
- 2009 Kew Gardens, 210,000.
- 2011 Olympic Wrestling, 1,129,500.
- 2011 Olympic Triathlon, 1,163,500.
- 2011 Olympic Tennis, 1,454,000.
- 2011 Olympic Goalball, 1,615,500.
- 2011 Olympic Shooting, 1,656,500.
Is Benjamin Bunny 50p worth anything?
It’s a coin with a great design, but how much is it worth? We’ve looked at eBay, and a Benjamin Bunny 50p coin sells for an
average of £1.03 without postage
. There’s no doubt it’s a great coin to add to your collection, and as shown the value of them is still low on secondary marketplaces.
