Kew Gardens 50p 2009
Kew Gardens 50p 2009 is a United Kingdom 50p coin struck in 2009 at the Royal Mint. 210,000 were minted. Its estimated value is £140, a price-guide figure from June 2025. It is rated 5/10 for rarity (rare). It is struck in copper-nickel, weighs 8 g and measures 27.3 mm across.
Physical Properties
Features & Details
Is the Kew Gardens 2009 50p rare?
Its circulation mintage of 210,000 is the 4th lowest of 105 circulation 50p coins in the catalogue, and 9 Florin House collectors own one.
Versions of the 2009 Kew Gardens 50p
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens 50p 2009 (this page) | Circulation | — | 210,000 | £140price-guide figure |
| Kew Gardens 50p 2009 BU | BU | — | 128,364 | £200Numista catalogue |
| Kew Gardens 50p 2009 Proof | Proof | — | 36,296 | £241Numista catalogue |
| Kew Gardens 50p 2009 Silver Proof | Silver Proof | — | 11,492 | £10.77melt value |
Other 2009 50p coins
- Four Minute Mile 50p 2009 ProofMintage 1,039
- Johnson's Dictionary 50p 2009 ProofMintage 1,039
- Britannia 50p 2009 ProofMintage 1,039
- Four Minute Mile 50p 2009 Silver ProofMintage 1,168
- Athletics (Blue Peter Edition) 50p 2009 BUMintage 19,722
About the Kew Gardens 50p 2009
The Kew Gardens 50p coin, minted in 2009 by the Royal Mint, is a significant piece in British numismatics, primarily due to its limited mintage of only 210,000 units, making it one of the rarest coins in the 50p series. Celebrating the UNESCO World Heritage site of Kew Gardens, the coin features a beautifully detailed design by Matthew Bonaccorsi, showcasing the iconic pagoda and an array of flora, which reflects the garden's rich botanical heritage. The Kew Gardens coin not only represents a unique intersection of art and nature but also serves as a testament to the cultural importance of preserving historical sites, making it a prized asset for numismatists and a symbol of contemporary British coinage.
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