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    1/40 oz Fine Gold 50p 2015 Proof

    Elizabeth II 5th portrait; 1/40 oz Fine Gold
    2015United KingdomProof
    Part of 50p coins

    Worth about £106 as a proof. 3,213 were minted, the 6th lowest of any proof 50p.

    Denomination
    50p
    Estimated Value
    £106.32
    Numista catalogue · Mar 2026How we value coins
    Condition
    Proof
    Mintage
    3,213

    Physical Properties

    Composition:Gold (.9999)
    Weight:0.8g
    Shape:Round
    Diameter:8mm
    Currency:Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
    Mint:Royal Mint
    Fine gold:0.80 g (999.9‰)
    Melt value:£77.49 at £96.88/g, 6 Nov 2026

    Features & Details

    RoundGold (.9999)Gold Britannia
    Value source:Numista catalogue
    Value date:6 Mar 2026

    Is the 1/40 oz Fine Gold 2015 50p rare?

    6th/ 53

    ← RarerMore common →

    Its proof mintage of 3,213 is the 6th lowest of 53 proof 50p coins in the catalogue.

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    About the 1/40 oz Fine Gold 50p 2015 Proof

    The Elizabeth II 5th portrait 1/40 oz Fine Gold coin, minted in 2015 by the Royal Mint, is a notable piece in modern British numismatics, particularly due to its limited mintage of only 3,213 pieces. This coin features the fifth official portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Jody Clark, which showcases the Queen in a more contemporary style compared to earlier portraits, reflecting both tradition and modern artistry in British coinage. The denomination of £0.50, though modest, adds to its charm as a circulating coin that blends utility with collectible allure, embodying a rich history that connects the monarchy with the everyday lives of people in the United Kingdom.

    ⓘHow this was written

    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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