The 2005 Gold Proof 50p Coin - Johnsons Dictionary2005 was the 250th Anniversary of Samuel Johnson’s Dictionary of the English Language published in 1755. The fifty pence coin shows part of the definition of the words '50 Pence'. SCBC: H14.
The reverse, designed by Tom Phillips show entries from the Dictionary for the words FIFTY and PENCE, with the figure 50 above, and the inscription JOHNSON’S DICTIONARY 1755 below.
These coins are available (subject to stock) from the Royal Mint Shop
(product code: HIS50GDC).We have an extended article: Samuel Johnson and the 2005 50p Coin – Johnson’s Dictionary
Obverse is the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley.Available as BU, Proof, Silver Proof, Silver Proof Piedfort and Gold Proof.
Image credit: The Royal Mint
Mintage: 584 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 2005. See Coins and Events of 2005
Monarch/Ruler: Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Category: Gold Fifty Pence. See more Gold Fifty Pence coins
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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