1997 50p Elizabeth II Proof (large type)
Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; large type
1997United KingdomProof (see comments)
Part of 50p coins
Worth about £2.84 as a proof. 80,748 were minted, the 35th lowest of any proof 50p.
Denomination
50p
Condition
Proof
Mintage
80,748
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 1997 50p (Elizabeth II) rare?
35th/ 53
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Its proof mintage of 80,748 is the 35th lowest of 53 proof 50p coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1997 Elizabeth II 50p
Photo: NumistaBUlarge type, BU (see comments)£2.84
Mintage 109,557
1997 50p Elizabeth II BU (large type)
- Photo: NumistaProoflarge type, Proof (see comments)
£2.84
Mintage 80,748
1997 50p Elizabeth II Proof (large type) (this page)
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