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William Shakespeare £50 2016 Fine Silver BU
Elizabeth II William Shakespeare, Fine Silver
2016United KingdomBU
William Shakespeare £50 2016 Fine Silver BU is a United Kingdom £50 coin struck in 2016 at the Royal Mint. 14,948 were minted. Its estimated value is £154, from the Numista catalogue (May 2026). It is rated 7/10 for rarity (very rare). It is struck in silver (.999), weighs 31 g and measures 34 mm across.
Denomination
£50
Condition
BU
Mintage
14,948
Physical Properties
Composition:Silver (.999)
Weight:31g
Shape:Round
Diameter:34mm
Currency:Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Mint:Royal Mint
Fine silver:30.97 g (999‰)
Melt value:£45.58 at £1.47/g, 3 Oct 2026
Features & Details
CommemorativeRoundSilver (.999)
Value source:Numista catalogue
Value date:19 May 2026
Is the William Shakespeare 2016 £50 rare?
Its BU mintage of 14,948 is the lowest of 2 BU £50 coins in the catalogue.
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