1985 50p Elizabeth II BU (large type)
Worth about £2.84 in BU condition. 178,375 were minted, the 115th lowest of any BU 50p.
Physical Properties
Features & Details
Is the 1985 50p (Elizabeth II) rare?
115th/ 127
Its BU mintage of 178,375 is the 115th lowest of 127 BU 50p coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1985 Elizabeth II 50p
Photo: NumistaCirculationlarge type£1.17
Mintage 682,100
1985 50p Elizabeth II (large type)
- Photo: NumistaBUlarge type
£2.84
Mintage 178,375
1985 50p Elizabeth II BU (large type) (this page)
- Photo: NumistaProoflarge type
£2.84
Mintage 102,015
1985 50p Elizabeth II Proof (large type)
Elizabeth II 50p by year
About the 1985 50p Elizabeth II BU (large type)
The Elizabeth II 3rd portrait large type fifty pence coin, minted in 1985 by the Royal Mint, is a notable piece in British numismatics, particularly due to its distinctive design and widespread circulation. The coin’s composition of copper-nickel, consisting of 75 percent copper and 25 percent nickel, contributes to its durability and appeal among collectors who appreciate both its aesthetic and practical qualities. Collectors often seek this coin not only for its numismatic value but also for its representation of a pivotal time in the evolution of British coinage.
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