15 April 2021
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Which 50p coins are the rarest? How much are they worth, and are there any varieties to look out for? Find out more about collecting rare 50p coins with our selection of expert articles.
Which 50p coins are the rarest?
Collecting 50p coins has become hugely popular over the past few years, with thousands of collectors around the world checking their loose change for special designs.
For many, it all started back in 2012, when The Royal Mint issued a wide range of special 50p coins to celebrate the London Olympics, each featuring a different Olympic sport.
Most of those coins have now been taken out of circulation by collectors, but this was just the start and The Royal Mint issue special 50p coins each year, so which are the most rare 50p pieces?
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How much are the Beatrix Potter 50p coins worth?
The Royal Mint released their latest mintage figures, revealing the rarest coins in circulation, confirming that the 2009 Kew Garden 50p remains the rarest coin in circulation.
The rarest 50p designs in circulation
|
Mintage year |
50 pence coins |
Total mintage figures |
|
2009 |
Kew Garden |
210,000 |
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2011 |
Olympic Wrestling |
1,129,500 |
|
2011 |
Olympic Football |
1,161,500 |
|
2011 |
Olympic Judo |
1,161,500 |
|
2011 |
Olympic Triathlon |
1,163,500 |
|
2018 |
Peter Rabbit |
1,400,000 |
|
2018 |
Flopsy Bunny |
1,400,000 |
|
2011 |
Olympic Tennis |
1,454,000 |
|
2011 |
Olympic Goalball |
1,615,500 |
|
2011 |
Olympic Shooting |
1,656,500 |
So how much are they worth and how do you buy them? Find out more and start collecting with these useful guides…
How much are the Beatrix Potter 50p coins worth?
How many Beatrix Potter 50p coins are there? How much are the Peter Rabbit coins worth? Are they really worth £100s? We give you the lowdown on the coins, revealing the most valuable examples.
How much is the Isaac Newton 50p worth?
The Isaac Newton 50p was issued in 2017 to mark the 375th anniversary of the famous scientist's birth. So how many Isaac Newton 50p coins have ben released, and which versions are most valuable?
How much is the Battle of Britain 50p worth?
In 2015 The Royal Mint issued a 50p coin marking the 75th anniversary of the 'Battle of Britain', the aerial battle that took place during the Second World War. Find out more including the coin's value in our coin guide…
Your guide to Paddington Bear 50p coins
Found a Paddington Bear 50p? Find out whether its rare, how much it might be worth, and what other Paddington coins you can collect with our in-depth coin guide.
How much is the 1973 'European Economic Community' 50p worth?
The Royal Mint issued a special 50p coin in 1973 to celebrate the UK's accession to the European Economic Community, find out more and how much the coins are now worth with our quick guide.
How many Olympic 50p coins are there, and how much are they worth?
To celebrate the London 2012 Olympics, The Royal Mint issued 29 50p coins, each depicting a different Olympic sport. The coins sparked a collecting frenzy that still goes on today and prompts many people to ask how much the different coins are worth…
