50 Pence - Elizabeth II Plesiosaurus; Silver Proof obverse
Obverse
50 Pence - Elizabeth II Plesiosaurus; Silver Proof reverse
Reverse
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50 Pence - Elizabeth II Plesiosaurus Silver Proof (2021)

CountryUK Year2021 Denom50 Pence Mintage3,685 MintRoyal Mint MetalSilver (.925) Melt £9.53
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CountryUnited Kingdom
Year2021
Denomination50 Pence
Face value50p
Mintage3,685
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationNon-circulating
CompositionSilver (.925) (925/1000 fine)
Weight8.000g · 0.2379 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

Colourised image of a Plesiosaurus with legend above and below.

Silver content
Fine troy oz 0.2379
Melt value £9.53
Premium over melt £30.47

Silver Proof 50p market value

£40.00
Median of 3 verified PR-65 sales.
Last sale 23 days ago View price history →

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Silver Proof 50p value by grade

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Grade Latest Median 30d Δ All-time range Sales (1yr) Total sales Last sale
PR-65 £51.99 🔒 eBay £40.00 – £33.78 – £51.99 3 3 04-10-2026
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About the 2021 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Plesiosaurus – Silver Proof

The 2021 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Plesiosaurus – Silver Proof is a collector 50 pence coin, struck in 92.5% silver. It weighs 8g and measures 27.3mm across. Reverse design: Colourised image of a Plesiosaurus with legend above and below.

3,685 were struck.

Common questions

How much is the 2021 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Plesiosaurus – Silver Proof worth?

The 2021 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Plesiosaurus – Silver Proof has a price in one grade on MyCoinage so far: £40.00 in PR-65, the median of its verified sales. Its silver content is worth about £9.53 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

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

This is a collector version of the 2021 50 Pence - Elizabeth II – Plesiosaurus, not the coin found in change. It is struck in 92.5% silver rather than nickel.

How do I identify the 2021 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Plesiosaurus – Silver Proof?

Check the weight 8g and diameter 27.3mm and the metal (92.5% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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