50 Pence - Elizabeth II Britannia; Gold Proof obverse
Obverse
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Britannia; Gold Proof reverse
Reverse
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Legendary: fewer than 100 minted. Rarely sells: 1 verified sales in the last 12 months.

50 Pence - Elizabeth II Britannia Gold Proof (2002–2009)

CountryUK Year2002–2009 Denom50 Pence Mintage70 MintRoyal Mint MetalGold (.9167) Melt £1,368.60
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CountryUnited Kingdom
Year2002–2009
Denomination50 Pence
Face value50p
Mintage70
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
SeriesBritannia Gold
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

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 sprig in her left, denomination below and legend above.

Gold content
Fine troy oz 0.4568
Melt value £1,368.60
Premium over melt £-478.60

Gold Proof 50p market value

£890.00
Median of 3 verified PR-68 sales, the grade that sells most often. 4 sales across 2 grades.
Grade range £890 – £2,047
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Last sale 9 months ago View price history →

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Gold Proof 50p value by grade

Realised auction prices · ⭐ Pro Expand rows for individual sale records
Grade Latest Median 30d Δ All-time range Sales (1yr) Total sales Last sale
PR-68 £890.00 🔒 £890.00 – £825.00 – £950.00 0 3 18-12-2024
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PR-70 £2,046.70 🔒 eBay £2,046.70 (1) – £2,046.70 – £2,046.70 1 1 01-02-2026
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About the 2002 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Britannia – Gold Proof

The 2002 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Britannia – Gold Proof is a collector 50 pence coin issued from 2002 to 2009 in the Britannia Gold series, struck in 91.67% gold. It weighs 15.5g and measures 27.3mm 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 sprig in her left, denomination below and legend above.

A mintage of 70 is recorded for one date of this type; figures for each year are not held.

Common questions

How much is the 2002 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Britannia – Gold Proof worth?

Verified sold prices for the 2002 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Britannia – Gold Proof run from £890 to £2,047 across 2 grades, taking the median for each grade. Condition makes the difference, so check the grade table above before pricing one. Its gold content is worth about £1,369 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How do I identify the 2002 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Britannia – 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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