Fifty pence coin struck to continue the 150th anniversary of Beatrix Potter celebration in 2017 - with more characters from her books such as The Tale of Peter Rabbit.
Coin Rarity / Mintage
Circulation Mintage: 19,900,000
BU Mintage: 223,661
The Peter Rabbit 50p can be found in your change: 19,900,000 coins dated 2017 were struck to enter circulation.
This fifty pence was available to purchase in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) quality from release date: 03 April 2017.
Coin Value - How much is my Peter Rabbit 50p coin worth?
The circulation (CIRC) 50p is worth it's Face Value (FV) of fifty pence. The Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) Peter Rabbit 50p was available from £3.99 on issue, in as new condition this BU 50p coin is worth about £4.
The 2017 Peter Rabbit 50p was the first of four Beatrix Potter character coins released in 2017 to celebrate the life and work of Beatrix Potter. The design by Emma Noble from shows Peter Rabbit running wearing his "blue" coat.
Coin Reverse (tails side)
A depiction of Peter Rabbit running with the inscription "THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT"
Design by: Emma Noble
Coin Obverse (heads side)
5th portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark with the inscription "ELIZABETH II • D • G • REG • F • D • 50 PENCE • 2017 •".
Coin Specification
Denomination: 50p
Alloy: Cupronickel
Weight: 8g
Diameter: 27.3mm
Quality: CIRC / BU
Year: 2017
Coin condition and quality
The value of a coin is always related to the condition. A 2017 Peter Rabbit 50p coin in good circulated condition (A few small contact marks on the coin, but retains some original shine and most of the original design detail.) is more desirable to a collector than a worn down battered coin.
Prices shown on this page relate to coins created for circulation (CIRC) and coins available to buy in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) quality. These are coins produced to a higher standard that show more detail and have none of the marks and scratches that will be seen on all circulation quality coins.
Some coins made for circulation remain "Uncirculated" as they have been kept in or taken from the original sealed coin bag they were packed in after being sent out from The Royal Mint. These are still circulation quality coins - but may keep more of the orginal shine and have a few less contact marks.
Coins not in sealed bags or held in a collection out of the 19,900,000 coins struck, will now have been in circulation for 7 years.
FAQs
The rarest Peter Rabbit 50p coin is from 2018, just 1,400,000 were minted. There are plenty of Peter Rabbit 50p coins sold on eBay, with commemorative coins in boxes selling up to around 30 pounds. Some circulated coins sell for just a few pounds, depending on the condition of the coin.
What is the 50p coin in the Tale of Peter Rabbit 2017? ›
Queen Elizabeth II 50p: 2017 Peter Rabbit
Designed by Emma Noble, the coin features Peter Rabbit in his iconic blue jacket that became the emblem of Beatrix Potter's work.
Which 50p is valuable? ›
The Kew Gardens 50p coin is generally accepted as the rarest fifty pence coin in common circulation, explained by the fact that only 210,000 of them were minted in the first place.
How rare is the Benjamin Britten 50p? ›
Silver-proof Benjamin Britten coins are a special printing of the Benjamin Britten fifty pence. Only 1,000 of these were minted. On the other hand, 5.3 million versions of the regular coins were minted.
How do I know if I have a rare 50p coin? ›
The design of the coin, its condition and whether or not the coin is in circulation also affects how much it could be worth. You can easily figure out how rare a coin is, by checking its mintage figures. This relates to how many coins were produced by The Royal Mint.
How rare is Peter Rabbit 50p 2016? ›
Mintage of the Coin
Official figures from the Royal Mint's website show that the 2016 Peter Rabbit coin was the most common of the five coins released that year, with a mintage of just 9,700,000.
How many coins are in the Peter Rabbit 50p collection? ›
50p Beatrix Potter Complete Coin Collection All 15 Coins.
What is a half whisker Peter Rabbit 50p? ›
50p. Sadly the "half whisker" being rare is a myth. The half whisker is part of the design which all 9.6 million of the 2016 coins have. Yes, you will see them being offered for huge amounts on auction sites like eBay, but they never actually sell.
What is a Tom Kitten 50p worth? ›
Coin Value - How much is my Tom Kitten 50p coin worth? The circulation (CIRC) 50p is worth it's Face Value (FV) of fifty pence. The Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) Tom Kitten 50p was available from £3.99 on issue, in as new condition this BU 50p coin is worth about £5.
What is the error on 50p coins worth money? ›
Error coins
210,000 of these coins entered circulation at the time of mintage, but according to The Royal Mint, these coins were removed from circulation when found by collectors- making it one of the most scarce 50p coins out there. This one has fetched between £300 to £700.
These coins often feature culturally significant characters and places, and are very popular. These proof 50p silver coins are prime examples of these coins, produced in precious metal silver rather than the base metal circulated coins. They are highly sought-after, and will make a fine addition to any collection.
What does a normal 50p look like? ›
50p Coins List. A figure of Britannia, seated beside a lion, with a shield resting against her right side, holding a trident in her right hand and an olive branch in her left hand, with the figure 50 below and the inscription NEW PENCE above.
What is a 2017 Peter Rabbit 50p worth? ›
This is the 2017 Peter Rabbit 50p coin and is dedicated to the works of Beatrix Potter – but is this coin rare and how much is this coin worth today? According to the most recent eBay and Amazon sales, the value of the coin, in good circulated condition and excluding any postage or selling costs, is around £2.50.
What makes a 2017 Benjamin Bunny 50p rare? ›
The Royal Mint has not confirmed any error versions of the 2017 Benjamin Bunny 50p but there have been known die rotations of the obverse side, in other words the Queen's head is rotated on the coin. These coins have been known to sell for over £50 on the secondary market so be sure to check your coin!
What is the rare 50p coin 2017? ›
The Isaac Newton 50p had a mintage of 1,801,500, which is relatively low for 50p coins. Other 50p coins minted in 2017 the 2017 Benjamin Bunny 50p, with a mintage of 25 million, the 2017 Jeremy Fisher 50p which had a mintage of just under 10 million and the 2017 Tom Kitten 50p with a mintage of 9.5 million.
What is special about the 1997 50p coin? ›
The obverse or 'heads' side of 50ps dated 1997 shows Raphael Maklouf's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This was the third profile of Her Majesty used on UK coins and can be seen on currency dated 1985 to 1997. The portrait would be updated in the following year to a design by British sculptor, Ian Rank-Broadley.
How rare is the Blue Peter 50p? ›
It features an athlete competing in the high jump, and was designed by Blue Peter competition winner Florence Jackson, to commemorate the games. Around 20,000 editions of the coins were minted, but the coin was never officially put into circulation.
What is the 50p Peter Rabbit 2018? ›
The Peter Rabbit coin for 2018 shows the iconic image of Peter Rabbit munching on radishes after another near-miss in Mr. McGregor's garden. The coin comes in a fold-out case, inspired by Beatrix Potter's own watercolour illustrations, including more details about the inspiration behind the popular character.
Where is the best place to sell 50p coins? ›
Selling in a Royal Mint auction can help make sure you get a fair price for your coins while being confident they are going to a good new home.
