50 Pence - Elizabeth II Insulin; Gold Proof obverse
Obverse
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Insulin; 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 Insulin Gold Proof (2021)

CountryUK Year2021 Denom50 Pence Mintage110 MintRoyal Mint MetalGold (.9167) Melt £1,368.60
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CountryUnited Kingdom
Year2021
Denomination50 Pence
Face value50p
Mintage110
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
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

Fifth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.

Reverse

An interpretation of the structure of insulin along with its molecular formula.

Gold content
Fine troy oz 0.4568
Melt value £1,368.60
Premium over melt £168.10

Gold Proof 50p market value

£1,536.70
Median of 1 verified PR-65 sale.
Last sale 2 months ago View price history →

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Grade Latest Median 30d Δ All-time range Sales (1yr) Total sales Last sale
PR-65 £1,536.70 🔒 eBay £1,536.70 (1) – £1,536.70 – £1,536.70 1 1 16-08-2026
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About the 2021 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Insulin – Gold Proof

The 2021 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Insulin – Gold Proof is a collector 50 pence coin, struck in 91.67% gold. It weighs 15.5g and measures 27.3mm across. Reverse design: An interpretation of the structure of insulin along with its molecular formula.

110 were struck.

Common questions

How much is the 2021 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Insulin – Gold Proof worth?

The 2021 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Insulin – Gold Proof has a price in one grade on MyCoinage so far: £1,537 in PR-65, the median of its verified sales. Its gold content is worth about £1,369 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How is the 2021 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Insulin – Gold Proof different from the circulating coin?

This is a collector version of the 2021 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – Insulin, not the coin found in change. At 15.5g of 91.67% gold it is heavier than the 8g nickel circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.

How do I identify the 2021 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Insulin – 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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