Fifty Pence 2019 The Gruffalo, Coin from United Kingdom - detailed information
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The British fifty pence (50p) coin - often pronounced as "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 of its introduction, makes it easily distinguishable from round coins both by feel and by sight, while its constant breadth allows it to roll in vending machines. The first UK Fifty Pence coin was issued in 1969 with the classic Britannia reverse design by Christopher Ironside, which was superseded in 2008 by the Matthew Dent design for circulation coins.The denomination is also extensively used to issue circulating commemorative coins. Beginning in 2009, the Royal Mint started issuing 50 pence coins for collectors - such as this one - which are not meant to be released in circulation, so are classified as Non-Circulating Legal Tender (NCLT). This coin continues the great success of earlier circulation commemoratives celebrating favourite children story characters; it marks 20 years since the publication of the book - The Gruffalo. The coin was issued in several formats: Brilliant Uncirculated, cased in a wallet, which opens out to reveal illustrations from the book, and information about Julia Donaldson (author) and Axel Scheffler (illustrator); Silver Proof, coloured, in acrylic block which displays a colourful forest scene and also features another key character from the story - Mouse; Gold Proof, in a walnut case, within a carton showcasing The Gruffalo, and a booklet taking the reader through the story of The Gruffalo. A second coin about this character was issued later the same year, featuring The Gruffalo and Mouse. No coins of this type were issued into circulation. | ||||||||||||
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| Variety | Brilliant Uncirculated in presentation folder | |
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| Mintage | Issued: 108,014 (included in total) | |
| Details | Royal Mint Product code: UK19TGBU, issue price £10.00 | |
| Variety | Brilliant Uncirculated in PNC | |
| Mintage | Issued: 2,486 (included in total). Mintage limit: 10,000 | |
| Details | Postal Numismatic Cover; Individually numbered, limited edition of 10,000. Cover comes with an affixed, exclusive miniature sheet illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Includes a Brilliant Uncirculated quality official Royal Mint 50p coin featuring The Gruffalo. A unique cancellation mark celebrates the story’s 20th anniversary and features the playful location of Foxhole, St Austell. Royal Mint Product code: G19BPNC. Issue Price: £17.50. | |
| Variety | The Gruffalo 2019 Gift Set | |
| Mintage | Issued: 988. Mintage limit: 1,000 | |
| Material | 0.925 Silver | |
| Details | The coin, featuring the first design celebrating The Gruffalo, is presented in an acrylic block decorated with beautiful illustrations. The set also includes a special hardback edition of The Gruffalo with a beautiful foiled cover. Royal Mint Product code: UK19TGGS. Issue Price: £85.00. Limited Edition: 1,000. The Royal Mint lists a "The Gruffalo and Mouse 2019 UK 50p Silver Proof Coin and Book Gift Set" with mintage 988, but since such a set doesn't seem to exist, probably this one is meant. | |
| Variety | Silver Proof FDC | |
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| Mintage | Issued: 26,064. Mintage limit: 30,000 | |
| Material | 0.925 Silver | |
| Details | On silver proof coins, the figure of the Gruffalo is coloured. Royal Mint Product code: UK19TGSP, issue price: £65.00, edition limit: 25,000 (sold out); Maximum Coin Mintage 30,000. 8.00 g sterling silver. Cased within an acrylic block, like existing ranges of Beatrix Potter and Paddington; however, this block displays a colourful forest scene, which also features another key character from the story - Mouse. The Mint lists mintage of 24,614 coins plus 950 "in capsule" plus 500 "Post Office Exclusive" (separate from the PNC). | |
| Variety | Silver Proof FDC in PNC | |
| Mintage | Issued: 356. Mintage limit: 750 | |
| Material | 0.925 Silver | |
| Details | Postal Numismatic Cover; Individually numbered, limited edition of 750. Cover comes with an affixed, exclusive miniature sheet illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Includes a Silver Proof quality official Royal Mint 50p coin featuring The Gruffalo. Contains the Miniature Sheet depicting The Gruffalo characters in a new scene illustrated by Axel Scheffler. A unique cancellation mark celebrates the story’s 20th anniversary and features the playful location of Foxhole, St Austell. Royal Mint Product code: G19SPNC. Issue Price: £64.99. | |
| Variety | Gold Proof FDC | |
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| Mintage | Issued: 599. Mintage limit: 600 | |
| Material | 0.9167 Gold | |
| Details | Royal Mint Product code: UK19TGGP, issue price: £980.00, edition limit and Maximum Coin Mintage: 600 (sold out). 15.50 g 22-carat gold. Cased in a walnut case, within a carton showcasing The Gruffalo, this product also features a booklet, taking the reader through the story of The Gruffalo. | |
| Source | Edition | About | Link | Notes |
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| Royal Mint | 6 January 2023 | Mintage | link |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
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| Currency | Pound Sterling |
| Coin Type | Fifty Pence (Non-Circulating Legal Tender) |
| Issued | 2019 |
| Monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
| Effigy | Queen Elizabeth II - Portrait by Jody Clark (Fifth Portrait) |
| Face Value | 50 (x Penny) |
| Total Mintage | 239,038 |
| Current | Yes |
| Material | CuproNickel |
| Designer | Magic Light Pictures |
| Technology | Milled (machine-made) |
| Shape | Heptagon (Seven-sided) |
| Orientation | Medal Alignment (Axis 0) |
| Size | 27.3000 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7800 mm |
| Mass | 8.0000 g |
| OCC ID | QRAP-OBNC-AMQD-OYJD |
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| Source | Reference ID |
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| Spink, Coins of England and the United Kingdom | H72 |