How Much is Your 50p Coin Worth in 2024?

Coin Patrol
16 Jan 202420:11
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TLDRThis video script offers a detailed overview of the value of various commemorative 50p coins in circulation as of 2024. It covers 50p coins such as the Olympic series, Beatrix Potter designs, and other notable releases like the NHS 50th anniversary and the Brexit coin. The script highlights mint quantities and current average selling prices, emphasizing collectible coins like the Paddington Bear series and the rare Q Gardens 50p. It also advises on factors to consider when buying or selling these coins, such as eBay fees and postage costs, and mentions predictions for the future value of certain coins like the King Charles III coronation 50p.

Takeaways
  • 🏅 The Olympic-themed 50p coins were minted to celebrate the 2012 London Olympics, with varying mintage and values.
  • 🦆 The 'Jamaa Puddleduck' from the Beatrix Potter series is highly collectible, with a mintage of over 2 million and selling for around £9.
  • 🐻 The Paddington Bear series, especially 'Paddington at the Station', is popular and sells for around four times face value at £2.
  • 🦊 The Sherlock Holmes coin, marking the 160th anniversary of Arthur Conan Doyle's birth, has a high mintage of 8.6 million and is generally worth only its face value.
  • 🐰 'Flopsy Bunny' is one of the lower minted Beatrix Potter coins with only 1.4 million minted, making it valuable at around £8.
  • 🏓 The 'Olympic Table Tennis' coin, with a mintage of just over 1.7 million, is selling for around £250.
  • 🎨 The '50th Anniversary of the NHS' coin, minted in 1998, is sought after with over 5 million minted and valued at about £175 in circulated condition.
  • 🐰 'Peter Rabbit' from 2016, despite having a massive mintage of 9.7 million, is collectible and worth around £150 due to its association with Beatrix Potter.
  • 📚 The 'Dictionary 50p' coin, commemorating the 250th anniversary of Samuel Johnson's dictionary, has a mintage of over 172 million and is worth only its face value.
  • 👑 The 'Queen's Platinum Jubilee 50p' coin, commemorating Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years as Monarch, has a mintage of 5,070,707 and is currently worth only its face value.
  • 🐟 The 'Atlantic Salmon' is a definitive coin, not a commemorative, and is the new standard reverse design of the 50p coin, currently selling for around £3 to £4.
Q & A

  • What is the average selling price of a circulated Olympic boxing 50p coin in 2024?

    -The Olympic boxing 50p coin, minted to celebrate the 2012 London Olympics, is worth around £2.

  • How collectible is the J.K. Rowling's 'Harry Potter' series 50p coin featuring Puddle Duck?

    -The Puddle Duck 50p coin from the 'Harry Potter' series is very collectible and is selling for around £9.

  • What is the value of the 50p coin commemorating the 160th anniversary of the birth of Arthur Conan Doyle?

    -The Sherlock Holmes 50p coin, commemorating the 160th anniversary of Arthur Conan Doyle's birth, is only worth its face value of 50p due to its high mintage of 8.6 million.

  • How much is the 50p coin featuring Flopsy Bunny from the Beatrix Potter series worth?

    -The Flopsy Bunny 50p coin, with a mintage of 1.4 million, is very sought after and sells for around £8.

  • What is the selling price of the Olympic Athletics 50p coin from 2011?

    -The standard Olympic Athletics 50p coin from 2011 is valued at about £2, whereas the 2009 version is worth over £100.

  • What is the significance of the 50p coin minted to mark the 100th anniversary of the Representation of the People Act?

    -The 50p coin commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Representation of the People Act is highly minted at 9 million and is worth its face value of 50p.

  • How much is the Olympic Hockey 50p coin selling for?

    -The Olympic Hockey 50p coin, with a mintage of 1.7 million, is selling for around £2.50.

  • What is the average selling price of the 50p coin commemorating Roger Bannister's sub-4-minute mile?

    -The Roger Bannister 50p coin, minted to mark 50 years since the historic run, is worth its face value of 50p due to its high mintage over 9 million.

  • How much is the 50p coin featuring the 50th anniversary of the NHS worth in circulated condition?

    -The NHS 50th anniversary 50p coin, released in 1998, is valued at about £1.75 in circulated condition.

  • What is the mintage of the Olympic Football 50p coin and its average selling price?

    -The Olympic Football 50p coin has a mintage of 1.1 million and can be expected to cost about £15.

  • What is the average selling price of the Peter Rabbit 50p coin from 2016?

    -The Peter Rabbit 50p coin from 2016, with a mintage of 9.7 million, is worth around £1.50 due to its collectibility.

  • What is the value of the Brexit 50p coin?

    -The Brexit 50p coin, marking Great Britain's withdrawal from the European Union, is worth its face value of 50p as it has a mintage of over 10 million.

  • How much is the Kew Gardens 50p coin, one of the rarest circulating coins, selling for?

    -The Kew Gardens 50p coin, with a mintage of only 210,000, is selling for around £150 on eBay, though it was previously valued higher.

  • What is the mintage and selling price of the Olympic Volleyball 50p coin?

    -The Olympic Volleyball 50p coin, designed by Daniela Boothman, has a mintage of 2.1 million and is selling for around £2.

  • What is the Benjamin Britten 50p coin commemorating and its selling price?

    -The Benjamin Britten 50p coin commemorates the centenary of the composer and, despite a mintage of over 5 million, is selling for around £1.50.

  • How much is the 50p coin commemorating the 150th anniversary of the birth of Beatrix Potter worth?

    -The Beatrix Potter 150th anniversary 50p coin, designed by Emma Noble and minted nearly 7 million times, is selling for around £1.50.

  • What is the mintage of the Queen's Memorial 50p coin and its current selling price?

    -The Queen's Memorial 50p coin, originally from the 1953 commemorative Crown, has a mintage of 9.6 million and is worth its face value of 50p.

  • What is the Battle of Britain 50p coin selling for and its mintage?

    -The Battle of Britain 50p coin, designed by Gary Breeze with a mintage of 5.9 million, is quite collectible and selling for around £1.50.

  • How much is the Olympic Basketball 50p coin designed by Sarah Pay selling for?

    -The Olympic Basketball 50p coin, with a mintage of 1.7 million, is selling for around £2.

  • What is the mintage and selling price of the Olympic Canoeing 50p coin?

    -The Olympic Canoeing 50p coin, designed by Timothy Le, has a mintage of over 2 million and is selling for about £1.75.

  • What is the Scouts 50p coin commemorating and its average selling price?

    -The Scouts 50p coin commemorates 100 Years of The Scouting movement and, with a mintage of 7.7 million, is selling for around £1.

  • What is the mintage of the Paddington Bear at Buckingham Palace 50p coin and its selling price?

    -The Paddington Bear at Buckingham Palace 50p coin, designed by David Napton, has a mintage of 5.9 million and is selling for around £2.

  • What is the mintage and selling price of the Diversity Built Britain 50p coin?

    -The Diversity Built Britain 50p coin has a mintage of 10.3 million and is only worth its face value of 50p.

  • How much is the Peter Rabbit 50p coin from 2018 worth and its mintage?

    -The Peter Rabbit 50p coin from 2018, with a mintage of 1.4 million, is worth around £6.

  • What is the mintage and selling price of the Handball 50p coin designed by Natasha Ratcliffe?

    -The Handball 50p coin, designed by Natasha Ratcliffe, has a mintage of nearly 1.7 million and is selling for around £3.50.

  • What is the mintage of the Girl Guiding 50p coin and its selling price?

    -The Girl Guiding 50p coin, minted to celebrate 100 Years of Girl Guiding in the UK, has a mintage of over 7 million and is selling for around £0.75.

  • How much is the Olympic Sailing 50p coin designed by Bruce Rushan selling for and its mintage?

    -The Olympic Sailing 50p coin, designed by Bruce Rushan, has a mintage of just over 1.7 million and an average selling price of £2.50.

  • What is the Benjamin Bunny 50p coin's mintage and its current value?

    -The Benjamin Bunny 50p coin has the highest mintage of any commemorative 50p coin at 25 million, making it worth only its face value of 50p.

  • What is the mintage and selling price of the Olympic Cycling 50p coin?

    -The Olympic Cycling 50p coin, with a mintage of 1.7 million, is selling for around £2.

Outlines
00:00
🏅 Olympic and Other Commemorative 50p Coins

This paragraph discusses the value of various commemorative 50p coins in circulation in 2024, excluding Shields and branas. It lists 50p coins such as the Olympic boxing, J.K. Rowling's Beatrix Potter series, and others, highlighting their mintage numbers and current selling prices. Coins like the Olympic badminton, Paddington Bear, and Sherlock Holmes are mentioned, with details on their designs and mintages, and how much they are worth in the market.

05:02
🎨 Diverse Range of 50p Coins and Their Values

The second paragraph continues the theme of commemorative 50p coins, covering a wide array of designs and their respective values. It includes coins like the Brexit coin, Miss Tiggy-Winkle from Beatrix Potter, Olympic fencing, and the rare Kew Gardens coin. The paragraph provides insights into the mintage figures and the collectability of each coin, affecting their market value. It also mentions the potential for counterfeit coins and the fluctuating values based on demand and rarity.

10:03
🏆 Olympic 50p Coins and Their Designers

This section delves into the details of Olympic-themed 50p coins, including designs by various artists and the number of coins minted. It covers the Olympic archery, gymnastics, and other sports, along with their mintage and selling prices. The paragraph also discusses the Queen's Platinum Jubilee coin, the EU Stars coin, and the Battle of Britain coin, providing a brief history and current market value for each.

15:05
🏓 Additional Commemorative and Paralympic 50p Coins

The final paragraph covers additional commemorative coins, including the King Charles III coronation coin, Olympic Taekwondo, and the Commonwealth Games coin. It also mentions the Paralympic sports represented on the coins, such as wheelchair rugby and goldball. The paragraph concludes with the Atlantic salmon definitive coin, which is not a commemorative but a standard design for the reverse of the 50p coin. The mintage figures and selling prices for these coins are provided, along with predictions about their future value.

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Keywords
💡50p coin
The '50p coin' is a British decimal coin worth fifty pence. In the context of the video, it refers to both the standard currency and the commemorative coins that have been minted over the years. The script discusses various designs and their respective values, highlighting the 50p coin as a collectible item with potential monetary worth beyond its face value.
💡Commemorative coins
Commemorative coins are special edition coins issued to celebrate significant events, persons, or themes. The video script provides a detailed list of commemorative 50p coins, such as the Olympic series and Beatrix Potter series, emphasizing their minting years, designs, and current market values.
💡Mintage
Mintage refers to the number of coins produced by a mint for a particular year or period. The script frequently mentions mintage figures, which are crucial in determining the rarity and value of the coins discussed, such as the 'Olympic football' with a low mintage of 1.1 million.
💡Collectible
A 'collectible' is an item sought after by collectors due to its rarity, condition, or cultural significance. The video focuses on 50p coins that are collectible, with the script providing examples like the 'Paddington Bear' series and explaining why they are desirable to collectors.
💡Circulated coins
Circulated coins are those that have been used in everyday transactions and are not in mint condition. The video specifically addresses the value of circulated commemorative 50p coins, contrasting them with coins that are in pristine condition or have not been in general circulation.
💡Face value
The 'face value' of a coin is the value it represents in the currency it is part of. The script mentions that despite being collectible, many of the coins discussed will only ever be worth their face value of 50p, such as the 'Victoria Cross' coin with a mintage of over 12 million.
💡Designers
Designers are the artists responsible for the visual appearance of the coins. The script credits various designers for the 50p coins, such as Emma Noble for the 'Jamaa Puddleduck' coin, indicating the importance of design in the coin's collectibility and appeal.
💡Olympic coins
The Olympic coins are a series of 50p coins minted to celebrate the 2012 London Olympics. The script lists several of these coins, such as 'Olympic boxing' and 'Olympic badminton', and provides details on their minting year, design, and value.
💡Beatrix Potter series
The Beatrix Potter series is a set of commemorative 50p coins featuring characters from the children's books by Beatrix Potter. The script mentions several coins from this series, such as 'Peter Rabbit' and 'Flopsy Bunny', highlighting their collectibility and value.
💡Selling price
The 'selling price' is the amount for which a collectible item is sold, often in the secondary market. The video script provides the average selling prices for various 50p coins, such as the 'Olympic tennis' coin selling for around £350, indicating their value to collectors.
💡Definitive coin
A definitive coin is one that is intended for general circulation and has a design that does not change frequently. The script mentions the 'Atlantic salmon' as a definitive coin, which is becoming part of regular circulation with a standard design for the reverse of the 50p coin.
Highlights

Olympic boxing 50p coin, minted to celebrate the 2012 London Olympics, is worth around £2.

Jamaa Puddleduck from the Beatrix Potter series, minted in 2016, is very collectible and sells for around £9.

Paddington Bear 50p, especially the one at King's Cross Station, is highly collectible and sells for around four times face value at £2.

Olympic Athletics 50p, dated 2011, is worth about £2.2, but the 2009 version can be worth over £100.

Olympic hockey 50p, with a mintage of 1.7 million, sells for around £250.

Olympic tennis 50p, with one of the lower mintage figures at 1.4 million, is selling for around £350.

50th Anniversary of the NHS 50p, minted in 1998, is sought after and valued at about £175 in circulated condition.

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