50 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Royal Shield Gold Proof obverse
Obverse
50 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Royal Shield Gold Proof reverse
Reverse
Exceptional

Exceptional: fewer than 1,000 minted.

50 Pence - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait Royal Shield Gold Proof (2008–2015)

CountryUK Year2008–2015 Denom50 Pence Mintage886 MintRoyal Mint MetalGold (.9167) Melt £1,373.32
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CountryUnited Kingdom
Year2008–2015
Denomination50 Pence
Face value50p
Mintage886
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
SeriesRoyal Shield Series
CirculationNon-circulating
CompositionGold (.9167) (917/1000 fine)
Weight15.500g · 0.4568 t oz
Diameter27.3mm
ShapeEquilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Obverse

Fourth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.

Reverse

Lower section of the Royal Shield, denomination to lower segment

Gold content
Fine troy oz 0.4568
Melt value £1,373.32

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Royal Shield Gold Proof 50p estimated value

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£1,373 to £1,468

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About the 2008 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – Royal Shield Gold Proof

The 2008 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – Royal Shield Gold Proof is a collector 50 pence coin issued from 2008 to 2015 in the Royal Shield series, struck in 91.67% gold. It weighs 15.5g and measures 27.3mm across. Reverse design: Lower section of the Royal Shield, denomination to lower segment.

A mintage of 886 is recorded for one date of this type; figures for each year are not held.

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How much is the 2008 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – Royal Shield Gold Proof worth?

No verified sale of the 2008 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – Royal Shield Gold Proof has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £1,373 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How do I identify the 2008 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – Royal Shield Gold Proof?

Check the weight 15.5g and diameter 27.3mm and the metal (91.67% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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