How to collect 50p
The British Fifty Pence (50p) is a 7-sided coin that was introduced in October 1969 as part of the decimalisation of the British currency. It replaced the 10 shilling note, both being equivalent to half of one pound (£0.50). It was resized in 1997. There's about one billion 50p pieces in current circulation.
Many people collect 50p coins and they start with what they find in their change. I hear many lucky stories! The rush maybe started with the 2009 Kew Gardens 50p which had a very low mintage and now sells for over £100. You can find all years on ebay but watch out for fakes and use established dealers.
Which 50p to look for?
The lowest mintage 50p are:(These are coins in our database, list may not be exhustive)
- 2024 Steppe Mammoth 50p Silver Proof - Ice Age Giants -Charles III (mintage: 500)
- 2021 50 Pence Coin - Team GB Silver Proof Colour Piedfort (mintage: 1,510)
- 2024 Giant Deer 50p Silver Proof - Ice Age Giants - Charles III (mintage: 2,500)
- 2024 Harry Potter Black Lake 50p Silver Proof Colour (mintage: 2,500)
- 2025 Harry Potter The Patronus 50p Silver Proof (mintage: 2,500)
- 2024 Steppe Mammoth 50p Silver Proof Colour - Ice Age Giants - Charles III (mintage: 2,500)
- 2024 Woolly Rhinoceros 50p Silver Proof Colour - Ice Age Giants (mintage: 2,500)
- 2025 Harry Potter The Flying Car 50p Silver Proof (mintage: 2,500)
- 2020 Hylaeosaurus 50p - Dinosauria (Colourised) (mintage: 3,000)
- 2023 Fifty Pence NHS 75 Years Charles III (mintage: 3,500)
Which Monarchs have minted 50p coins?
The following have minted 50p during their reign:
 | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) | |
 | Charles III (2022-Present) |