50 Pounds - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Gold obverse
Obverse
50 Pounds - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Gold reverse
Reverse
Very Rare

50 Pounds - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait 1/2 oz Fine Gold (1987–1989)

CountryUK Year1987–1989 Denom50 Pounds MintRoyal Mint MetalGold (.9167) (copper alloy) Melt £1,568.79
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CountryUnited Kingdom
Year1987–1989
Denomination50 Pounds
Face value£50
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
SeriesBritannia Gold
CirculationNon-circulating · Bullion
CompositionGold (.9167) (copper alloy) (917/1000 fine)
Weight17.030g · 0.5019 t oz
Diameter27.0mm
ShapeRound
EdgeReeded
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Obv. artistRaphael David Maklouf
Rev. artistPhilip Nathan
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Tags bullion
Obverse

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

Reverse

Standing figure of Britannia holding trident and shield, legend around.

'1/2'OUNCE'FINE' 'GOLD' 'BRITANNIA'1987' NATHAN

Gold content
Fine troy oz 0.5019
Melt value £1,568.79

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About the 1987 50 Pounds - Elizabeth II – 1/2 oz Fine Gold

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.

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