1 Pound - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Silver obverse
Obverse
1 Pound - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Silver reverse
Reverse
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1 Pound - Elizabeth II 5th portrait 1/2 oz Fine Silver (2016)

CountryUK Year2016 Denom1 Pound Mintage1,300 MintRoyal Mint MetalSilver (.999) Melt £20.14
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CountryUnited Kingdom
Year2016
Denomination1 Pound
Face value£1
Mintage1,300
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
SeriesRound Pound Series
CirculationNon-circulating
CompositionSilver (.999) (999/1000 fine)
Weight15.710g · 0.5046 t oz
Diameter27.0mm
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Obverse

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

Reverse

Standing figure of Britannia, shield in right land, trident in left, lion in background.

Silver content
Fine troy oz 0.5046
Melt value £20.14
Premium over melt £19.98

1/2 oz Fine Silver £1 market value

£40.12
Median of 5 verified BU sales, the grade that sells most often. 6 sales across 2 grades.
Grade range £40 – £50
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Last sale 2 months ago View price history →

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1/2 oz Fine Silver £1 value by grade

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Grade Latest Median 30d Δ All-time range Sales (1yr) Total sales Last sale
BU £41.04 🔒 eBay £40.12 – £31.00 – £71.42 5 5 29-07-2026
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PR-65 £49.98 🔒 eBay £49.98 (1) – £49.98 – £49.98 1 1 01-09-2026
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About the 2016 1 Pound - Elizabeth II – 1/2 oz Fine Silver

The 2016 1 Pound - Elizabeth II – 1/2 oz Fine Silver is a collector 1 pound coin in the Round Pound series, struck in 99.9% silver. It weighs 15.71g and measures 27mm across. Reverse design: Standing figure of Britannia, shield in right land, trident in left, lion in background.

1,300 were struck.

Common questions

How much is the 2016 1 Pound - Elizabeth II – 1/2 oz Fine Silver worth?

Verified sold prices for the 2016 1 Pound - Elizabeth II – 1/2 oz Fine Silver run from £40.12 to £49.98 across 2 grades, taking the median for each grade. Condition makes the difference, so check the grade table above before pricing one. Its silver content is worth about £20.14 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How is the 2016 1 Pound - Elizabeth II – 1/2 oz Fine Silver different from the circulating coin?

This is a collector version of the 2016 1 Pound - Elizabeth II – Last Round Pound, not the coin found in change. At 15.71g of 99.9% silver it is heavier than the 9.5g nickel circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.

How do I identify the 2016 1 Pound - Elizabeth II – 1/2 oz Fine Silver?

Check the weight 15.71g and diameter 27mm and the metal (99.9% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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