The author and illustrator Beatrix Potter was born in 1866. The Royal Mint began releasing Beatrix Potter 50p coins in 2016 to mark the 150th anniversary of her birth. The coins depict characters from her books which include The Tale of Peter Rabbit published in 1902.
2020 Peter Rabbit 50p
Fifty pence coin struck to mark the 154th anniversary of the birth of Beatrix Potter in 2020 with yet another illustration of Peter Rabbit.
BU
£15
Circulation Mintage: 0
BU Mintage: 109,987
2019 Peter Rabbit 50p
Fifty pence coin struck to mark the 153rd anniversary of the birth of Beatrix Potter in 2019 with another illustration of Peter Rabbit from her series of books.
BU
£16
Circulation Mintage: 0
BU Mintage: 125,660
2018 Mrs Tittlemouse 50p
Fifty pence coin struck to celebrate the life and work of Beatrix Potter, with a 2018 coin based on Beatrix Potter's illustration of Mrs Tittlemouse.
CIRC
£3
BU
£5.50
Circulation Mintage: 1,700,000
BU Mintage: 130,385
2018 The Tailor of Gloucester 50p
Fifty pence coin struck to celebrate the life and work of Beatrix Potter, with a 2018 coin based on Beatrix Potter's illustration of The Tailor of Gloucester.
CIRC
£1.25
BU
£4
Circulation Mintage: 3,900,000
BU Mintage: 136,357
2018 Flopsy Bunny 50p
Fifty pence coin struck to celebrate the life and work of Beatrix Potter, with a 2018 coin based on Beatrix Potter's illustration of Flopsy Bunny.
CIRC
£4.50
BU
£6
Circulation Mintage: 1,400,000
BU Mintage: 132,759
2018 Peter Rabbit 50p
Fifty pence coin struck to celebrate the life and work of Beatrix Potter, with a 2018 coin based on Beatrix Potter's illustration of Peter Rabbit.
CIRC
£4.50
BU
£6
Circulation Mintage: 1,400,000
BU Mintage: 163,403
2017 Benjamin Bunny 50p
Fifty pence coin struck to continue the 150th anniversary of Beatrix Potter celebration in 2017 - with Benjamin Bunny the next character to move from the pages of her books to a UK coin.
2017 Benjamin Bunny 50p (No rotation error)
CIRC
FV
BU
£3.50
Circulation Mintage: 25,000,000
BU Mintage: 160,040
2017 Benjamin Bunny (Error: Rotation 1 side) 50p
CIRC
£25
Circulation Mintage: Unknown (Estimate: 10,000)
BU Mintage: 0
2017 Tom Kitten 50p
Fifty pence coin struck to continue the 150th anniversary of Beatrix Potter celebration in 2017 - with Tom Kitten the next character to move from the pages of her books to a UK coin.
CIRC
FV
BU
£5
Circulation Mintage: 9,500,000
BU Mintage: 160,496
2017 Jeremy Fisher 50p
Fifty pence coin struck to continue the 150th anniversary of Beatrix Potter celebration in 2017 - with Jeremy Fisher the next character to move from the pages of her books to a UK coin.
CIRC
FV
BU
£4
Circulation Mintage: 9,900,000
BU Mintage: 167,160
2017 Peter Rabbit 50p
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.
CIRC
FV
BU
£4
Circulation Mintage: 19,900,000
BU Mintage: 223,661
2016 Mrs Tiggy-Winkle 50p
Fifty pence coin struck to celebrate characters such as Mrs Tiggy-Winkle, created by Beatrix Potter - 2016 was the 150th anniversary of her birth.
CIRC
£1
BU
£6.50
Circulation Mintage: 8,800,000
BU Mintage: 115,311
2016 Squirrel Nutkin 50p
Fifty pence coin struck to celebrate characters such as Squirrel Nutkin, created by Beatrix Potter - 2016 was the 150th anniversary of her birth.
CIRC
£1
BU
£6.50
Circulation Mintage: 5,000,000
BU Mintage: 114,321
2016 Jemima Puddle-Duck 50p
Fifty pence coin struck to celebrate characters such as Jemima Puddle-Duck, created by Beatrix Potter - 2016 was the 150th anniversary of her birth.
CIRC
£8
BU
£15
Circulation Mintage: 2,100,000
BU Mintage: 138,937
2016 Peter Rabbit 50p
Fifty pence coin struck to celebrate characters such as Peter Rabbit, created by Beatrix Potter - 2016 was the 150th anniversary of her birth.
CIRC
£1
BU
£8
Circulation Mintage: 9,700,000
BU Mintage: 151,012
2016 Beatrix Potter Anniversary 50p
Fifty pence coin struck to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Beatrix Potter.
CIRC
£1
BU
£7
Circulation Mintage: 6,900,000
BU Mintage: 125,085
FAQs
Coin Value - How much is my Beatrix Potter Anniversary 50p coin worth? The circulation (CIRC) 50p is worth £1. The Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) Beatrix Potter Anniversary 50p was available from £3.99 on issue, in as new condition this BU 50p coin is worth about £7.
How many Beatrix Potter 50ps are there? ›
50p Beatrix Potter Complete Coin Collection All 15 Coins.
How do I know if my 50p is worth money? ›
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.
What is the rarest 50p coin you can get? ›
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. This is in comparison to the usual mintage numbers for 50p coins, which usually runs into the tens of millions.
What is the most expensive 50p coin sold on eBay? ›
An extremely rare and sought-after 50p coin has been sold for £2,500 on eBay. The gold proof Kew Gardens 50p is a highly desirable coin, due to its scarcity in circulation and as a commemorative coin. A total of 629 Kew Garden gold proof 50p coins were minted in 2009.
How to sell a rare 50p coin? ›
Consign Your Coins to Sell in a Royal Mint Auction. If you have a coin or coins you are looking to sell, an auction can often be the best way to find the right buyer.
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.
How can you tell if a 50 cent piece is worth money? ›
One is rarity. Pieces with minting mistakes or super low mint numbers are more valuable than those with a lot of examples. Another factor is condition. A coin in near mint condition will always be worth more than the same coin in rough shape.
How do I check if a coin is valuable? ›
Check for the Coin's Grade
Unless you are a professional who knows exactly how to identify valuable coins, your safest bet is to invest in coins marked and encapsulated by a reputable grading service like the NGC or PCGS. Knowing the coin's grade will help you predict what price it may command.
Why is a 1997 50p coin valuable? ›
No 50ps intended for circulation were struck to the old, larger specification in 1997. However, there were brilliant uncirculated and proof coins produced to the old larger specification for collectors. These can be seen in collectors sets like the 1997 UK Proof Set which includes an old-spec 50p and a new-design one.
The 50p, being half a pound, had the same value as the bank note (there used to be 20 shillings to the pound). The larger old 50p coins on this page have been demonetized and cannot be spent, but they can however be exchanged for current coins or paid into UK bank accounts.
What is the rarest coin to look for? ›
1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle
Originally, there were about 445,500 of the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle coins, though they never officially circulated. Now, only 13 known coins remain, one of which is privately owned. The 1933 version of this coin is perhaps the rarest and most sought-after one of all.
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.
Is Peter Rabbit 50p 2016 worth anything? ›
50p Peter Rabbit coins – 2016
The first of the Peter Rabbit 50p coins was from 2016, in which there were 9,700,000 minted. You could get around £3.50 for the same on eBay.
How much is a Peter Rabbit 50p coin worth 2018? ›
The circulation (CIRC) 50p is worth £4.50. The Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) Peter Rabbit 50p was available from £4.50 on issue, in as new condition this BU 50p coin is worth about £6. There are many 50p coin designs that can be found in your change - find out which 50p coins are the most valuable?
Why are some Benjamin Bunny 50p worth more than others? ›
He said: "Did you know if your Benjamin Bunny 50p has a rotation error then it could be worth a lot more money? This 50p error coin is rare all because the design is facing the wrong way. The error has left the Queen's head in the wrong direction on the obverse. This will have happened in the minting process.
