Very Rare: fewer than 100,000 minted. Rarely sells: 1 verified sales in the last 12 months.
50 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait large type Silver Proof (1996–1997)
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1996–1997 |
| Denomination | 50 Pence |
| Face value | 50p |
| Mintage | 15,000 |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Demonetised | 1998 |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (925/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 13.500g · 0.4015 t oz |
| Diameter | 30.0mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Third crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around
A figure of Britannia seated beside a lion, with a shield resting against her right side, holding a trident in her right hand and an olive branch in her left, denomination below and legend above
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Realised auction prices · ⭐ Pro Expand rows for individual sale records| Grade | Latest | Median | 30d Δ | All-time range | Sales (1yr) | Total sales | Last sale | |
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| PR-65 | £24.50 🔒 eBay | £24.50 (1) | – | £24.50 – £24.50 | 1 | 1 | 10-05-2026 | |
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About the 1996 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – large type Silver Proof
The 1996 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – large type Silver Proof is a collector 50 pence coin issued from 1996 to 1997, struck in 92.5% silver. It weighs 13.5g and measures 30mm across. Reverse design: A figure of Britannia seated beside a lion, with a shield resting against her right side, holding a trident in her right hand and an olive branch in her left, denomination below and legend above.
A mintage of 15,000 is recorded for one date of this type; figures for each year are not held. It is no longer legal tender (withdrawn 1998), so its value is to collectors only.
Common questions
How much is the 1996 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – large type Silver Proof worth?
The 1996 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – large type Silver Proof has a price in one grade on MyCoinage so far: £24.50 in PR-65, the median of its verified sales. Its silver content is worth about £16.08 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1996 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – large type Silver Proof?
Check the weight 13.5g and diameter 30mm and the metal (92.5% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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