Elite: fewer than 10,000 minted. Rarely sells: 1 verified sales in the last 12 months.
50 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th portrait 1/4 oz Fine Silver (1998–2012)
Circulating version: 1998 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – Britannia
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1998–2012 |
| Denomination | 50 Pence |
| Face value | 50p |
| Mintage | 3,044 |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Silver (.958) (958/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 8.110g · 0.2498 t oz |
| Diameter | 22.0mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Fourth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain tiara, legend around.
Standing figure of Britannia holding trident, shield and olive branch, legend around,
1/4 oz Fine Silver 50p market value
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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-70 | £228.00 🔒 eBay | £228.00 (1) | – | £228.00 – £228.00 | 1 | 1 | 25-09-2026 | |
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About the 1998 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – 1/4 oz Fine Silver
The 1998 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – 1/4 oz Fine Silver is a collector 50 pence coin issued from 1998 to 2012, struck in 95.8% silver. It weighs 8.11g and measures 22mm across. Reverse design: Standing figure of Britannia holding trident, shield and olive branch, legend around,.
A mintage of 3,044 is recorded for one date of this type; figures for each year are not held.
Common questions
How much is the 1998 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – 1/4 oz Fine Silver worth?
The 1998 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – 1/4 oz Fine Silver has a price in one grade on MyCoinage so far: £228 in PR-70, the median of its verified sales. Its silver content is worth about £10.01 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 1998 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – 1/4 oz Fine Silver different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1998 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – Britannia, not the coin found in change. At 8.11g of 95.8% silver it is heavier than the 8g nickel circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 1998 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – 1/4 oz Fine Silver?
Check the weight 8.11g and diameter 22mm and the metal (95.8% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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