50 Pence - Elizabeth II John Logie Baird; Gold Proof obverse
Obverse
50 Pence - Elizabeth II John Logie Baird; Gold Proof reverse
Reverse
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Exceptional: fewer than 1,000 minted. Rarely sells: 1 verified sales in the last 12 months.

50 Pence - Elizabeth II John Logie Baird Gold Proof (2021)

CountryUK Year2021 Denom50 Pence Mintage195 MintRoyal Mint MetalGold (.9167) Melt £1,373.32
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CountryUnited Kingdom
Year2021
Denomination50 Pence
Face value50p
Mintage195
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

A depiction of a television mast emitting circular radio waves with a range of dates relating to John Logie Baird and the dates “1888” and “1946” aside the mast;

Gold content
Fine troy oz 0.4568
Melt value £1,373.32
Premium over melt £-553.32

Gold Proof 50p market value

£820.00
Median of 1 verified FDC sale, the grade that sells most often. 2 sales across 2 grades.
Grade range £820 – £1,557
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Last sale 2 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
FDC £820.00 🔒 £820.00 (1) – £820.00 – £820.00 0 1 01-06-2024
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PR-65 £1,557.00 🔒 eBay £1,557.00 (1) – £1,557.00 – £1,557.00 1 1 15-08-2026
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About the 2021 50 Pence - Elizabeth II John Logie Baird – Gold Proof

The 2021 50 Pence - Elizabeth II John Logie Baird – Gold Proof is a collector 50 pence coin, struck in 91.67% gold. It weighs 15.5g and measures 27.3mm across. Reverse design: A depiction of a television mast emitting circular radio waves with a range of dates relating to John Logie Baird and the dates “1888” and “1946” aside the mast;.

195 were struck.

Common questions

How much is the 2021 50 Pence - Elizabeth II John Logie Baird – Gold Proof worth?

Verified sold prices for the 2021 50 Pence - Elizabeth II John Logie Baird – Gold Proof run from £820 to £1,557 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 £1,373 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

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

This is a collector version of the 2021 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – John Logie Baird, 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 John Logie Baird – 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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