To Beatrix Potter 50p coins were launched in 2016 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the author’s birth. The value rocketed and has settled to between £800-£1200 for the rare version.Ĭurrent value for rare aquatic 50p coin £800-£1200. Only 600 of these were produced before the the design was changed to show a clear swimmer’s face. The original aquatic coin from the 2012 London Olympics showed water passing over the swimmer’s face. To celebrate the 2012 London Olympics 29 different 50p coins were produced with some being in less quantities than others the rare ones include triathlon, judo, wrestling, football and handball. The Kew Gardens 50p was released in an edition size of 210,000. The Kew Gardens 50p was released in 2011 to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Royal Botanical Gardens. A few of rare 50p coins and interesting 50p coins are listed below. Occasionally a 50p coin or other coins will be printed with errors or a an earlier version – the London 2012 Olympics original aquatics 50p coin initially had water passing over the swimmers face (current value £800-£1200). When this happens the 50p piece can increase greatly in value – the Kew Gardens 50p was produced in an edition of 210,000 (£50-£55).
When is a 50p piece not worth 50p? Some UK 50p coins are minted in smaller edition sizes than others.