UK Coins of 1997
Quick answer
In 1997, the Royal Mint struck 32 distinct British coins across 15 denominations.
Smaller 50p introduced (27.3mm, 8.0g) replacing the larger 30mm 50p. The pre-1997 large 50p was demonetised. The most valuable 1997-dated coin in our database is the
½ Sovereign - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; Proof at
£7,155
(highest realised auction price across all grades).
32Coins catalogued
15Denominations issued
5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait
Lowest mintage: 718
1Key dates flagged
Average realised price trend, 1997 coins
Monthly average sale price across all 1997-dated UK coins (any grade) on rolling 24-month window. Months with fewer than 3 sales are excluded.
Every 1997-dated UK coin
Grouped by denomination, smallest to largest. Click any coin for the full history and realised prices.
1 Penny 2 coins
2 Pence 2 coins
5 Pence 1 coin
10 Pence 1 coin
20 Pence 2 coins
50 Pence 6 coins
50 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; 1/4 oz Fine Silver
50 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; large type
50 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; large type Silver Proof
50 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; small type
50 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; small type Silver Piedfort
50 Pence - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; small type Silver Proof
1 Pound 4 coins
2 Pounds 5 coins
5 Pounds 3 coins
1 Sovereign 1 coin
½ Sovereign 1 coin
10 Pounds 1 coin
3 Pence 1 coin
4 Pence 1 coin
5 Sovereigns 1 coin
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Realised sold prices for 1997-dated British coins
½ Sovereign - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; Proof — sold listings
5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait — sold listings
1997 UK coins — all sold
1997 BU sets
1997 silver proofs
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