1987 50p Elizabeth II Proof (large type)
Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; large type
1987United KingdomProof
Part of 50p coins
Worth about £2.84 as a proof. 88,659 were minted, the 39th lowest of any proof 50p.
Denomination
50p
Condition
Proof
Mintage
88,659
Physical Properties
Composition:Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)
Weight:13.5g
Shape:Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Diameter:30mm
Thickness:2.5mm
Currency:Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Mint:Royal Mint
Features & Details
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)
Value source:Numista type value
Value date:6 Mar 2026
Is the 1987 50p (Elizabeth II) rare?
39th/ 53
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Its proof mintage of 88,659 is the 39th lowest of 53 proof 50p coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1987 Elizabeth II 50p
Photo: NumistaBUlarge type£5.01
Mintage 172,425
1987 50p Elizabeth II BU (large type)
- Photo: NumistaProoflarge type
£2.84
Mintage 88,659
1987 50p Elizabeth II Proof (large type) (this page)
Elizabeth II 50p by year
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