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    Dictionary 50p 2005

    2005United Kingdom
    Part of 50p coins

    Dictionary 50p 2005 is a United Kingdom 50p coin struck in 2005 at the Royal Mint. 17,649,000 were minted. Its estimated value is £0.65, from the Numista catalogue (March 2026). It is rated 2/10 for rarity (common). It is struck in copper-nickel, weighs 8 g and measures 27.3 mm across.

    Denomination
    50p
    Estimated Value
    £0.65
    Numista catalogue · Mar 2026How we value coins
    Condition
    Circulation
    Mintage
    17,649,000
    The story of the Dictionary 50p

    Physical Properties

    Composition:Copper-nickel
    Weight:8g
    Shape:heptagon
    Diameter:27.3mm
    Thickness:1.78mm
    Currency:GBP
    Mint:Royal Mint

    Features & Details

    Literature & Popular CultureHeritage & History
    Value source:Numista catalogue
    Value date:6 Mar 2026

    Is the Dictionary 2005 50p rare?

    Its circulation mintage of 17,649,000 is the 81st lowest of 105 circulation 50p coins in the catalogue, and 34 Florin House collectors own one.

    Versions of the 2005 Dictionary 50p

    VersionFinishVarietyMintageValue
    Dictionary 50p 2005 (this page)Circulation—17,649,000£0.65Numista catalogue
    Dictionary 50p 2005 BUBU—92,522£4.10Numista catalogue

    Other 2005 50p coins

    • Britannia 50p 2005 ProofMintage 40,563
    • Johnson's Dictionary 50p 2005 ProofMintage 40,563
    • Britannia 50p 2005 BUMintage 81,700
    • Britannia 50p 2005Mintage 25,363,500

    About the Dictionary 50p 2005

    The 2005 United Kingdom 50p coin featuring the theme of the Dictionary is a notable piece in the series celebrating various aspects of British culture and heritage, issued by the Royal Mint. The coin showcases an intricate design that symbolises the importance of language and literacy in British society, appealing to both numismatists and linguists alike. Its circulation condition reflects its broader distribution, allowing it to serve as a tangible representation of contemporary British life.

    Written with AI from catalogue data. Sentences that contradict this coin's year, denomination, finish, mintage or value are removed automatically; the rest has not been checked by a person. How we value coins

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