Fifty Pence 2018 Paddington Bear at Buckingham Palace, Coin from United Kingdom - detailed information

Fifty Pence 2018 Paddington Bear at Buckingham Palace, Coin from United Kingdom
CoinFifty Pence 2018 Paddington Bear at Buckingham Palace

2018 marks the 60th anniversary of the book A Bear Called Paddington. Since that first publication, Paddington has been a part of many childhoods, becoming a British icon around the world and a firm favourite with children and adults alike. The Royal Mint continued its tradition of honouring Britain’s childhood favourites with two official UK coins celebrating the kind-hearted bear that started a new life a long way from home in Darkest Peru: Paddington Bear at the Station and Paddington Bear at Buckingham Palace.

The British fifty pence (50p) coin - often pronounced fifty pee - is a unit of currency equalling one half of a pound sterling. It is a seven-sided coin formed as an equilateral-curve heptagon, or Reuleaux polygon - a curve of constant width, meaning that the diameter is constant across any bisection. This shape, which was revolutionary at the time, made it easily distinguishable from round coins both by feel and by sight, while its constant breadth allowed it to roll in vending machines.

The denomination was introduced in October 1969 with a large version of the coin; it was reduced in size in 1997, with the older coins being demonetised in 1998. The design of the new (smaller) type remained unchanged at that time, retaining Christopher Ironside's Britannia reverse. In 2008 though the regular reverse was changed to Matthew Dent's design; in a world-first concept, the designs for the 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p and 50p coins depict sections of the Royal Shield that form the whole shield when placed together (the shield in its entirety being featured on the £1 coin).

The denomination has also been used extensively to issue one-year types of commemorative coins such as this one.

Twenty pence and fifty pence coins are legal tender only up to the sum of £10; this means that it is permissible to refuse payment of sums greater than this amount in 20p and 50p coins in order to settle a debt.

Coins issued in 2018 have now been in circulation for six years.

MintRoyal Mint Mint MarkNo mint mark Total Mintage 6,050,842 (6.1 million)
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Obverse
United Kingdom / Fifty Pence 2018 Paddington Bear at Buckingham Palace - obverse photo

The obverse of the coin depicts the crowned old head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Royal Diamond Diadem crown worn for her Coronation (effigy known as the "Fifth Portrait").

Running continuously around the effigy is the monarch's legend and the date: ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2018 ·. Translated from Latin: Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith, followed by the value and denomination in English and the year.

In small letters below the head, the artist's initials J.C (for Jody Clark).

Obverse Inscription ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2018 ·
Reverse
United Kingdom / Fifty Pence 2018 Paddington Bear at Buckingham Palace - reverse photo

The reverse shows Paddington Bear in front of Buckingham Palace waving a Union Jack flag in his right hand.

The designer's initials DK (for David Knapton) are in the lower left field.

The value and denomination are on the obverse.

Reverse Inscription (none)
EdgePlainEdge InscriptionNone
Notes

Commemorative mintage listed by the Royal Mint includes 45,544 "Brilliant Uncirculated Coin" (presumably those in cards), plus 104,298 "Brilliant Uncirculated 50p Coin in Tubes".

Fifty Pence 2018 Paddington Bear at Buckingham Palace: Known varieties
Variety Specimen in presentation folder
Images United Kingdom / Fifty Pence 2018 Paddington Bear at Buckingham Palace / Specimen in presentation folder - obverse photo United Kingdom / Fifty Pence 2018 Paddington Bear at Buckingham Palace / Specimen in presentation folder - reverse photo
Mintage Issued: 45,544 (included in total)
Details

Royal Mint Product code: UK18PBBU. Issue price: £10.00.

Variety Silver Proof FDC
Images United Kingdom / Fifty Pence 2018 Paddington Bear at Buckingham Palace / Silver Proof FDC - obverse photo United Kingdom / Fifty Pence 2018 Paddington Bear at Buckingham Palace / Silver Proof FDC - reverse photo
Mintage Issued: 33,577. Mintage limit: 60,000
Material0.925 Silver
Details

On silver proof coins, the figure of Paddington Bear is coloured. Issued boxed. Royal Mint Product code: UK18PBSP. Edition limit: 60,000.

Issued: 33,369 plus 208 in "Silver proof coin and book gift set".

Variety Gold Proof FDC
Images United Kingdom / Fifty Pence 2018 Paddington Bear at Buckingham Palace / Gold Proof FDC - obverse photo United Kingdom / Fifty Pence 2018 Paddington Bear at Buckingham Palace / Gold Proof FDC - reverse photo
Mintage Issued: 738. Mintage limit: 1,250
Material0.917 Gold
Details

15.50g 22-carat gold, diameter 27.30mm.
Issued in a presentation box, Royal Mint Product code: UK18PBGP, Edition limit: 600.

Total mintage limit: 1,250.

Issued: 597, plus 70 "Gold Proof Coin in Acrylic Block", plus 71 in "Gold proof coin and book gift set".

Fifty Pence 2018 Paddington Bear at Buckingham Palace: References to Information Used
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Fifty Pence 2016 Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle 8,915,311 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2016 ·
Fifty Pence 2016 Squirrel Nutkin 5,114,321 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2016 ·
Fifty Pence 2017 Royal Shield 1,853,481 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · DEI · GRA · REG · FID · DEF · 2017 ·
Fifty Pence 2017 Peter Rabbit 20,123,661 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2017 ·
Fifty Pence 2017 Tom Kitten 9,660,496 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2017 ·
Fifty Pence 2017 Mr. Jeremy Fisher 10,067,160 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2017 ·
Fifty Pence 2017 Benjamin Bunny 25,160,040 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2017 ·
Fifty Pence 2017 Sir Isaac Newton 1,909,787 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · DEI · GRA · REG · FID · DEF· 2017 ·
Fifty Pence 2018 Royal Shield (mint sets only) 33,086 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · DEI · GRA · REG · FID · DEF · 2018 ·
Fifty Pence 2018 Representation of the People Act 9,082,636 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH · II · D · G REG · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2018
Fifty Pence 2018 Peter Rabbit 1,563,403 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2018 ·
Fifty Pence 2018 Mrs. Tittlemouse 1,830,385 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2018 ·
Fifty Pence 2018 The Tailor of Gloucester 4,036,357 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2018 ·
Fifty Pence 2018 Flopsy Bunny 1,532,759 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2018 ·
Fifty Pence 2018 Paddington Bear at the Station 5,175,546 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2018 ·
Fifty Pence 2018 Paddington Bear at Buckingham Palace 6,050,842 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2018 ·
Fifty Pence 2019 Royal Shield 122,051,879 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · DEI · GRA · REG · FID · DEF · 2019 ·
Fifty Pence 2019 Sherlock Holmes 8,721,913 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · DEI · GRA · REG · FID · DEF· 2019 ·
Fifty Pence 2019 Paddington Bear at St Paul's 9,084,718 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2019 ·
Fifty Pence 2019 Paddington Bear at the Tower 9,088,965 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2019 ·
Fifty Pence 2020 Royal Shield 46,596,843 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · DEI · GRA · REG · FID · DEF · 2020 ·
Fifty Pence 2020 Brexit 10,309,362 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2020 ·
Fifty Pence 2020 Diversity 10,365,517 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2020 ·
Fifty Pence 2021 Royal Shield (mint sets only) 52,674 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · DEI · GRA · REG · FID · DEF · 2021 ·
Fifty Pence 2022 Royal Shield 9,603,591 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · DEI · GRA · REG · FID · DEF · 2022 ·
Fifty Pence 2022 Platinum Jubilee 5,076,164 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2022 ·
Fifty Pence 2022 In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II 9,813,376 King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 50 PENCE ·
Fifty Pence 2022 50 Years of Pride 5,090,685 Queen Elizabeth II - Fifth Portrait ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2022 ·
Fifty Pence 2023 King Charles III Coronation 5,000,000 King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2023 ·
Fifty Pence 2023 Salmon (200,000) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · DEI · GRA · REX · FID · DEF · 2023 ·
Fifty Pence 2024 Salmon unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · DEI · GRA · REX · FID · DEF · 2024 ·
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Fifty Pence 2018 Paddington Bear at Buckingham Palace: Details
CountryUnited Kingdom
CurrencyPound Sterling
Coin TypeFifty Pence (One year types)
Issued2018
MonarchQueen Elizabeth II
EffigyQueen Elizabeth II - Portrait by Jody Clark (Fifth Portrait)
Face Value50 (x Penny)
Circulation Mintage5,901,000 (5.9 million)
Total Mintage6,050,842 (6.1 million)
CurrentYes
MaterialCuproNickel
DesignerDavid Knapton
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeHeptagon (Seven-sided)
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size27.3000 mm
Thickness1.7800 mm
Mass8.0000 g
OCC IDPMVR-EAPC-NDMV-ONQG
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Fifty Pence 2018 Paddington Bear at Buckingham Palace: Photos
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Fifty Pence 2018 Paddington Bear at Buckingham Palace: Photo Paddington at Buckingham Palace 2018 UK 50p Gold Proof Coin / thumbnail Paddington at Buckingham Palace 2018 UK 50p Gold Proof Coin
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Notes: Gold Proof.
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Fifty Pence 2018 Paddington Bear at Buckingham Palace: Photo Paddington at Buckingham Palace 2018 UK 50p Gold Proof Coin / thumbnail Paddington at Buckingham Palace 2018 UK 50p Gold Proof Coin
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Notes: Gold Proof.
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Fifty Pence 2018 Paddington Bear at Buckingham Palace: Photo Paddington at Buckingham Palace 2018 UK 50p Silver Proof Coin / thumbnail Paddington at Buckingham Palace 2018 UK 50p Silver Proof Coin
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Notes: Silver Proof.
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Fifty Pence 2018 Paddington Bear at Buckingham Palace: Photo Paddington at Buckingham Palace 2018 UK 50p Silver Proof Coin / thumbnail Paddington at Buckingham Palace 2018 UK 50p Silver Proof Coin
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Notes: Silver Proof.
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Fifty Pence 2018 Paddington Bear at Buckingham Palace: Photo Paddington at Buckingham Palace 2018 UK 50p Brilliant Uncirculated Coin / thumbnail Paddington at Buckingham Palace 2018 UK 50p Brilliant Uncirculated Coin
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Fifty Pence 2018 Paddington Bear at Buckingham Palace: Photo Paddington at Buckingham Palace 2018 UK 50p Brilliant Uncirculated Coin / thumbnail Paddington at Buckingham Palace 2018 UK 50p Brilliant Uncirculated Coin
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Fifty Pence 2018 Paddington Bear at Buckingham Palace: Catalogue Reference IDs
SourceReference ID
Spink, Coins of England and the United KingdomH59 (was H50)