50 Pounds - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait 1/2 oz Fine Gold (1987–1989)
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1987–1989 |
| Denomination | 50 Pounds |
| Face value | £50 |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Series | Britannia Gold |
| Circulation | Non-circulating · Bullion |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) (copper alloy) (917/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 17.030g · 0.5019 t oz |
| Diameter | 27.0mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Raphael David Maklouf |
| Rev. artist | Philip Nathan |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Tags | bullion |
Third crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.
ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F D 50 POUNDS
Standing figure of Britannia holding trident and shield, legend around.
'1/2'OUNCE'FINE' 'GOLD' 'BRITANNIA'1987' NATHAN
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The 1987 50 Pounds - Elizabeth II – 1/2 oz Fine Gold is a collector 50 pounds coin issued from 1987 to 1989 in the Britannia Gold series, struck in 91.67% gold. It weighs 17.03g and measures 27mm across. Reverse design: Standing figure of Britannia holding trident and shield, legend around.
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How much is the 1987 50 Pounds - Elizabeth II – 1/2 oz Fine Gold worth?
No verified sale of the 1987 50 Pounds - Elizabeth II – 1/2 oz Fine Gold has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £1,569 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1987 50 Pounds - Elizabeth II – 1/2 oz Fine Gold?
Check the weight 17.03g and diameter 27mm and the metal (91.67% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.