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 (2008)
Circulating version: 2008 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – Royal Shield
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 2008 |
| Denomination | 50 Pence |
| Face value | 50p |
| Mintage | 2,500 |
| 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 left with trident and shield, lighthouse in background, flowing garment into waves.
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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| BU | £26.70 🔒 eBay | £26.70 (1) | – | £26.70 – £26.70 | 1 | 1 | 06-07-2026 | |
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About the 2008 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – 1/4 oz Fine Silver
The 2008 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – 1/4 oz Fine Silver is a collector 50 pence coin, struck in 95.8% silver. It weighs 8.11g and measures 22mm across. Reverse design: Standing figure of Britannia left with trident and shield, lighthouse in background, flowing garment into waves.
2,500 were struck.
Common questions
How much is the 2008 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – 1/4 oz Fine Silver worth?
The 2008 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – 1/4 oz Fine Silver has a price in one grade on MyCoinage so far: £26.70 in BU, the median of its verified sales. Its silver content is worth about £9.97 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 2008 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – 1/4 oz Fine Silver different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 2008 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – Royal Shield, 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 2008 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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