Which 50ps are worth the most money?

Top 10 most valuable 50p coins

• Kew Gardens (2009), 210,000.
• Olympic Wrestling (2011), 1,129,500.
• Olympic Football (2011), 1,161,500.
• Olympic Judo (2011), 1,161,500.
• Olympic Triathlon (2011), 1,163,500.
• Peter Rabbit (2018), 1,400,000.
• Flopsy Bunny (2018), 1,400,000.
• Olympic Tennis (2011), 1,454,000.

Are any old 50p coins valuable?

An old 50p coin worth up to £60 could be lurking around in your home, but it is one of the rarest coins to find. Only 109,000 of these rare 50p coins were minted-around half of that of the Kew Gardens coin, which has a mintage of around 210k.

Why are some 50p worth more?

The rarest coins tend to be of the greatest value, with the mintage (number of coins with each design made) being the fundamental attraction for collectors. Along with the design, other aspects of the coin which increase value are the condition of the coin and whether it has an error in its design.

Which 50p are worth more than 50p?

The Royal Mint has revealed the most valuable 50p coin, ahead of the 1971 decimalisation’s golden anniversary. The rarest is the Kew’s Garden 50p, which was designed to mark the 250th anniversary of the gardens in 2009. Only 210,000 coins were ever minted with this design.

How much is 50 pence worth?

50 pence is 62.5 cents.

Can you change old 50p coins at the bank?

The original 50p was introduced in 1969 to replace the 10 shilling note. The larger old 50p coins on this page have been demonetized and cannot be spent, but they can however be exchanged for current coins or paid into UK bank accounts.

Is a 1997 50p rare?

So, how many of these coins were issued? Let’s take a look at our Pre-1997 50p Mintage Chart and see…..Spot the difference.

How many different fifty pence pieces are there?

There are currently 100 United Kingdom 50p coin designs dated 1997 to 2021. 71 different fifty pence coins are in circulation and can be found in your change. 29 of the 50ps shown were issued as commemorative coins not for circulation.

How big is a 50 pence piece?

27.5 millimetres
When the 50p was first released into circulation it weighed 13.5 grammes and had a diameter of 30 milimetres. Today it weighs 8 grammes and has a diameter of 27.5 millimetres. The coin is made from 75\% copper and 25\% nickel, a mixture which is called cupronickel. Each coin is struck with at least 100 tonnes of force.

How rare is a 50p coin?

Generally speaking, the lower the mintage, the rarer the coin and the harder it will be to find in circulation. Here are the most up to date mintage charts for UK 50p coins in circulation, with the UK’s rarest circulation 50p, Kew Gardens sat in top spot with the lowest mintage figures – just 210,000 of this coin were struck!

How many football 50p coins are there and are they valuable?

In 2012, the Royal Mint released 29 commemorative 50p coins representing the sports of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Football 50p is not the only valuable one in this set – in fact there are five that collectors are after.

How much is the wrestling 50p coin worth?

Roderick Enriquez, a graphic designer from London, chose to design the Wrestling 50p coin because it’s such a historical sport, and one that played a significant part in the Olympic and Paralympic Games. There are an estimated 1,129,500 in circulation at present. How much it’s worth: This coin has previously sold online for around £16. 4.

How much is your Olympic 50p coin worth?

It’s stamped with the Kew Gardens Pagoda and with just 210,000 minted compared to a standard minting of around five million, it’s classed as very rare. That means they can sell for anything above £30 if you can find a collector. How much it’s worth: On eBay, we’ve tracked down coins selling for as much as £400. 2. Judo Olympic 50p