Worth about £2.84 as a proof. 102,015 were minted, the 44th lowest of any proof 50p.
44th/ 53
Its proof mintage of 102,015 is the 44th lowest of 53 proof 50p coins in the catalogue.
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Mintage 682,100
1985 50p Elizabeth II (large type)
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Mintage 178,375
1985 50p Elizabeth II BU (large type)
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Mintage 102,015
1985 50p Elizabeth II Proof (large type) (this page)
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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