2024 Snowman Coins
2024 Snowman Coins
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50p Coin Values

What’s my 50p worth?

50p coin values depend upon the rarity and condition of your fifty pence coin. To find the value of any 50p coin see our list below of which coins are the most valuable to UK coin collectors. Coins that are interesting to collect but do not carry any additional value than their denomination (50p) and known as “face value” coins.

How to check the value of my 50p coin?

Use our 50p coin value checker to search for the approximate value of a specific coin.

With all the hype and UK newspaper press coverage around rare 50p coins and other collectible British coins, we put together a valuable 50p coins list to help you see current 50p coin values and mintage figures (how rare each coin is).

With the sad news of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen, we are expecting to see prices going up for Queen Elizabeth coins.

Always check The Royal Mint website before buying on eBay, the coin may still be available direct from The Royal Mint.

Which 50p coins are rare?

Here is the list of the top 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation. Do you have one? Check your change! Coin name plus (circulating mintage)

  1. Salmon 50p (200,000)
  2. Kew Gardens 50p (210,000)
  3. Football 50p (1,125,500)
  4. Wrestling 50p (1,129,500)
  5. Judo 50p (1,161,500)
  6. Triathlon 50p (1,163,500)
  7. 2018 Peter Rabbit 50p (1,400,000)
  8. Flopsy Bunny 50p (1,400,000)
  9. Tennis 50p (1,454,000)
  10. Basketball 50p (1,478,000)

see our Rare 50p Coins page for more information.

The new Jubilee 50p will be extremely sought-after on the first release of only 1.3 million coins going into circulation at the start of February. Once all 5 million coins are in circulation, we still expect to see a lot of coin hunters searching for this coin to add to their collection.

50p Coin Value in 2024

Check our 50p coins list for mintage figures and approximate values for all fifty pence coins in general circulation.

ImageCoin NameCategoryMintageYearValue
Salmon 50p

Salmon 50p

Definitive200,0002023£110.00
Memorial 50p

Memorial 50p

Commemorative4,900,0002022£1.00
Pride 50p

Pride 50p

Commemorative5,000,0002022£0.50
Jubilee 50p

Jubilee 50p

Commemorative5,000,0702022£0.50
Brexit 50p

Brexit 50p

Commemorative10,001,0002020£0.50
Diversity 50p

Diversity 50p

Commemorative10,300,0002020£0.50
Paddington at St. Paul's 50p

Paddington at St. Paul's 50p

Paddington9,001,0002019£1.00
Paddington at the Tower 50p

Paddington at the Tower 50p

Paddington9,001,0002019£1.00
Sherlock Holmes 50p

Sherlock Holmes 50p

Commemorative8,602,0002019£1.00
Representation of the People Act 50p

People Act 50p

Commemorative9,000,0002018£1.00
The Tailor of Gloucester 50p

The Tailor of Gloucester 50p

Beatrix Potter3,900,0002018£1.00
Paddington at the Station 50p

Paddington at the Station 50p

Paddington5,001,0002018£1.00
Paddington at the Palace 50p

Paddington at The Palace 50p

Paddington5,901,0002018£1.00
Mrs. Tittlemouse 50p

Mrs. Tittlemouse 50p

Beatrix Potter1,700,0002018£3.00
Peter Rabbit 50p 2018

2018 Peter Rabbit 50p

Beatrix Potter1,400,0002018£4.50
Flopsy Bunny 50p

Flopsy Bunny 50p

Beatrix Potter1,400,0002018£4.50
Royal Shield of Arms 50p

Royal Shield of Arms 50p

Definitive1,800,0002017£1.00
Benjamin Bunny 50p

Benjamin Bunny 50p

Beatrix Potter25,000,0002017£1.00
Peter Rabbit 50p 2017

2017 Peter Rabbit 50p

Beatrix Potter19,900,0002017£1.00
Tom Kitten 50p

Tom Kitten 50p

Beatrix Potter9,500,0002017£1.00
Mr Jeremy Fisher 50p

Mr. Jeremy Fisher 50p

Beatrix Potter9,900,0002017£1.00
Sir Isaac Newton 50p

Sir Isaac Newton 50p

Commemorative1,801,5002017£2.00
Beatrix Potter 50p

Beatrix Potter Anniversary 50p

Beatrix Potter6,900,0002016£1.00
Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle 50p

Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle 50p

Beatrix Potter8,800,0002016£1.00
Battle of Hastings-50p

Battle of Hastings 50p

Commemorative6,700,0002016£1.00
Squirrel Nutkin 50p

Squirrel Nutkin 50p

Beatrix Potter5,000,0002016£1.00
Peter Rabbit 50p 2016

2016 Peter Rabbit 50p

Beatrix Potter9,600,0002016£1.00
Team GB 50p

Team GB 50p


(RIO Olympics)
Olympics6,400,0002016£1.00
Jemima Puddle-Duck 50p

Jemima Puddle-Duck 50p

Beatrix Potter2,100,0002016£10.00
Battle of Britain 50p

Battle of Britain 50p

Commemorative5,900,0002015£1.00

Fifty Pence (5th effigy)

Commemorative39,300,0002015£2.00
Glasgow Commonwealth Games 50p

Glasgow Commonwealth Games 50p

Commemorative6,500,0002014£1.00
Christopher Ironside 50p

Christopher Ironside 50p

Commemorative7,000,0002013£1.00
Benjamin Britain 50p

Benjamin Britten 50p

Commemorative5,300,0002013£1.00
Olympics Aquatics 50p Error Coin

Aquatics 50p


(First Release)
Olympics6002011 £1,000.00
Olympics Archery 50p

Archery 50p

Olympics3,345,5002011£1.00
Olympics Badminton 50p

Badminton 50p

Olympics2,133,5002011£1.50
Olympics Fencing 50p

Fencing 50p

Olympics2,115,5002011£1.50
Olympics Equestrian 50p

Equestrian 50p

Olympics2,142,5002011£1.50
Olympics Boccia 50p

Boccia 50p

Olympics2,166,0002011£1.50
Olympics Canoeing 50p

Canoeing 50p

Olympics2,166,5002011£1.50
WWF 50p

WWF 50p

Commemorative3,400,0002011£1.00
Olympics Volleyball 50p

Volleyball 50p

Olympics2,133,5002011£1.00
Olympics Cycling 50p

Cycling 50p

Olympics2,090,5002011£1.50
Olympics Triathlon 50p

Triathlon 50p

Olympics1,163,5002011£10.00
Olympics Football-50p

Football 50p

(aka. Offside Rule 50p)
Olympics1,125,5002011£12.00
Oympics Boxing-50p

Boxing 50p

Olympics2,148,5002011£2.00
Olympics Athletics 50p

Athletics 50p

Olympics2,224,0002011£2.00
Olympics Basketball 50p

Basketball 50p

Olympics1,478,0002011£2.00
Olympics Taekwondo 50p

Taekwondo 50p

Olympics1,664,0002011£2.00
Olympics Aquatics 50p

Aquatics 50p


(Common Edition)
Olympics2,179,0002011£2.00
Olympics Weightlifting 50p

Weightlifting 50p

Olympics1,879,5002011£2.00
Olympics Shooting 50p

Shooting 50p

Olympics1,656,5002011£2.00
Olympics Modern Pentathlon 50p

Modern Pentathlon 50p

Olympics1,689,5002011£2.00
Olympics Gymnastics 50p

Gymnastics 50p

Olympics1,720,8132011£2.00
Olympics Table Tennis 50p

Table Tennis 50p

Olympics1,737,5002011£2.00
Olympics Wheelchair Rugby 50p

Wheelchair Rugby 50p

Olympics1,765,5002011£2.00
Olympics Handball 50p

Handball 50p

Olympics1,676,5002011£2.00
Olympics Sailing 50p

Sailing 50p

Olympics1,749,5002011£2.00
Olympics Rowing 50p

Rowing 50p

Olympics1,717,3002011£2.00
Olympics Tennis 50p

Tennis 50p

Olympics1,454,0002011£2.00
Olympics Goalball 50p

Goalball 50p

Olympics1,615,5002011£2.00
Olympics Hockey 50p

Hockey 50p

Olympics1,773,5002011£2.00
Olympics Wrestling 50p

Wrestling 50p

Olympics1,129,5002011£7.50
Olympics Judo 50p

Judo 50p

Olympics1,161,5002011£9.00
Girlguiding 50p

Girlguiding 50p

Commemorative7,410,0902010£1.25
Kew Gardens 50p

Kew Gardens 50p

Commemorative210,0002009£140.00
Blue Peter 50p

Blue Peter 50p

(BUNC)
Olympics100,0002009£300.00
Shield of Arms 50p

New Shield Reverse

Definitive22,747,0002008£5.00
Scouting 50p

Scouting 50p

Commemorative7,710,7502007£1.00
Victoria Cross 50p The Medals

Victoria Cross 50p


(The Medals)
Commemorative12,087,0002006£1.00
Victoria Cross Heroic Acts 50p

Victoria Cross 50p


(Heroic Acts / Wounded Soldier)
Commemorative10,000,5002006£1.00
Johnson's Dictionary 50p

Dictionary 50p

Commemorative17,649,0002005£1.00
Roger Banister 50p

Roger Bannister 50p

Commemorative9,032,5002004£1.00
Give Women The Vote 50p

Suffragette 50p


Give Women The Vote 50p
Commemorative3,124,0302003£2.00
Public Libraries 50p

Public Libraries 50p

Commemorative11,263,0002000£1.00
European Union 50p

European Union 50p

Commemorative5,043,0001998£1.00
NHS 50p

NHS 50p

Commemorative5,001,0001998£1.50
D-Day 50p

D-Day 50p

Commemorative6,705,5201994£2.50
Single European Market 50p

EC Presidency 50p



(Large Size)
Commemorative109,0001992£60.00
EEC 50p

EEC 50p


(Large Size)
Commemorative89,775,0001973£2.50

Uncirculated Coin List

These Not Intended For Circulation (NIFC) coins are not in UK coin circulation are have been released as collectible coins only.

ImageCoin NameCategoryYearValue
Snowman and Snowdog 50p

Snowman and Snowdog 50p

The Snowman2022£5.00
Harry Potter 50p

Harry Potter 50p

Harry Potter2022£5.00
BBC 50p

BBC 50p

BBC2022£5.00
Alan Turing 50p

Alan Turing 50p

Innovation In Science2022£5.00
2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games 50p

Birmingham 50p

Commonwealth Games2022£5.00
Eeyore 50p

Eeyore 50p

Winnie The Pooh2022£5.00
Jubilee 50p

Jubilee 50p

Platinum Jubilee2022£5.00
2021 The Snowman 50p

2021 The Snowman 50p

The Snowman2021£5.00
Insulin 50p

100 Years of Insulin 50p

Innovation In Science2021£5.00
Charles Babbage 50p

Charles Babbage 50p

Innovation In Science2021£5.00
Tigger 50p

Tigger 50p

Winnie The Pooh2021£5.00
Owl 50p

Owl 50p

Winnie The Pooh2021£5.00
Team GB 50p

Winnie the Pooh and Friends 50p

Winnie The Pooh2021£5.00
Team GB 50p

Team GB 50p

Olympics2021£6.00
Dimorphodon 50p

Dimorphodon 50p

BUNC Coin Pack
Dinosaurs2021£14.99
Temnodontosaurus 50p

Plesiosaurus 50p

Dinosaurs2021£5.00
Temnodontosaurus 50p

Temnodontosaurus 50p

Dinosaurs2021£5.00
John Logie Baird 50p

John Logie Baird 50p

Commemorative2021£5.00
Decimal Day 50p

Decimal Day 50p

Commemorative2021£5.00
Winnie the Pooh 50p

Winnie The Pooh 50p

Winnie The Pooh2020£5.50
Piglet 50p

Piglet 50p

Winnie The Pooh2020£5.00
Christopher Robin 50p

Christopher Robin 50p

Winnie The Pooh2020£5.00
The Snowman 50p

2020 Snowman 50p

The Snowman2020£5.00
2020 Olympics Team GB 50p

Team GB 50p


(Tokyo Olympics)
Olympics2020£30.00
Rosalind Franklin 50p

Rosalind Franklin 50p

Innovation In Science2020£5.00
Megalosaurus 50p

Megalosaurus 50p

Dinosaurs2020£5.00
Iguanodon 50p

Iguanodon 50p

Dinosaurs2020£5.00
Hylaeosaurus 50p

Hylaeosaurus 50p

Dinosaurs2020£5.00
Peter Rabbit 50p 2020

2020 Peter Rabbit 50p

Beatrix Potter2020£5.00
2019 Scouting 50p

Scouting 50p

50 Years of the 50p Coin Set2019£3.00
2019 Roger Bannister 50p

Roger Bannister 50p

50 Years of the 50p Coin Set2019£3.00
2019 Girl Guides 50p

Girl Guides 50p

50 Years of the 50p Coin Set2019£4.00
2019 Kew Gardens 50p

Kew Gardens 50p

50 Years of the 50p Coin Set2019£75.00
New 50 Pence

New 50 Pence

50 Years of the 50p Coin Set2019£5.00
Wallace and Gromit 50p

Wallace & Grommit 50p

Wallace & Grommit2019£8
The Snowman 50p

2019 Snowman 50p

The Snowman2019£13.00
Stephen Hawking 50p

Stephen Hawking 50p

Innovation In Science2019£8.00
Gruffalo & Mouse 50p

Gruffalo & Mouse 50p

Gruffalo Coins2019£7.00
Gruffalo 50p

Gruffalo 50p

Gruffalo Coins2019£7.00
Peter Rabbit 50p 2019

2019 Peter Rabbit 50p

Beatrix Potter2019£8.00
2018 The Snowman 50p

The Snowman 50p


40th Anniversary of The Snowman 2018 UK 50p Brilliant Uncirculated Coin
The Snowman2018£15.00


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How much is my 50p worth?

Prices may be incomplete or entirely inaccurate due to the wild variation in coin conditions and selling prices.

We have no way to be sure any eBay listing was completed and paid for. Check back to this page often for pricing updates of 50p coin values.

(BUNC) = Brilliant Uncirculated, these coins never entered UK circulation.

Which fifty pence coin is worth money?

What it’s worth will depend on condition and rarity.

eBay coin prices can vary wildly, and valuing coins is subjective anyway so you should only use this data as a guide and do your own research before buying and selling coins.

We have not bought or sold, seen, or inspected any coins in our research to establish these guide prices.

The 50p values vary depending on how rare the coin is and its condition. Many coins are listed as RARE when they are not!

See our list of rare 50p coins and rare £2 coins.

Which 50p coin is considered the rarest in common circulation?

The rarest 50p coin in common circulation is the 2023 Salmon fifty pence. This particular coin stands out due to its exceptionally low mintage of only 200,000. By comparison, most 50p coins are minted in the tens of millions! Such a limited production contribute to its establishment as the rarest fifty pence coin in circulation.

Are there any misconceptions or misleading information about rare 50p coins?

It is important to address the misconception surrounding rare 50p coins. While there may be a popular myth associated with the silver version of the coin, which has an extremely low mintage, it is crucial to distinguish this from the common currency coin that is found in circulation.

The common currency 50p coin holds its face value as 50p and is considered a regular coin used in everyday transactions. Therefore, any notion of rarity or increased value associated with the common currency 50p coin is misleading. It is essential to remember that the true value of the common currency 50p coin remains 50p.

How many designs of 50p coins are there and how many are in circulation?

There is a wide variety of 50p coin designs currently available, exceeding forty-five unique designs in circulation. There are more than one hundred designs if you count the uncirculated commemoratives.

These designs span a range of themes, commemorating various events, individuals, and concepts. In terms of circulation, it is estimated that there are over three billion 50p coins in circulation worldwide.

This suggests that the 50p coin is widely used and commonly found in everyday transactions.

What events or anniversaries are commonly featured on the reverse of 50p coins?

The reverse side of 50p coins often showcases a wide range of significant events and anniversaries.

These can include notable occasions such as royal births and weddings, as well as major sporting events like the Olympic and Commonwealth Games.

Coins may also reflect cultural and historical milestones, ensuring that a variety of noteworthy events are beautifully commemorated on these rare 50p coins.

Buying 50p coins on eBay

When buying, always read the eBay listing title and description carefully.

Look for the words “COPY”, “FAKE” or “Replica” as some coins are not genuine.

Ask the eBay seller directly to confirm if the coin is genuine if you are unsure.

Here is an example of a “100% Real Coin” listed on eBay and reported as sold for £8,000!

The words “IRB Copy” under the Queen’s Head indicate that it is not a real Kew Gardens 50p coin, as the title implies.

50p Coin Values
50p Coin Values

Know your coins before you bid online.

Which 50p coins to look for?

Condition matters! You can assume the coin prices we have researched are for coins in general circulation but are otherwise in reasonable condition.

Unless it is a coin that did not enter circulation then the coin would be BUNC.

Brilliant Uncirculated (BU/BUNC), Proof, Piedfort, Silver, and Gold coins will obviously sell for much more.

We hope this data will help Coin Collectors find bargains or sellers set the right price to sell their coins.

What are Commemorative 50p Coin Values?

Coins are worth their face value i.e. fifty pence, however, a coin collector may be willing to pay more to own a coin that they have been unable to find in their change.

Our coin prices are provided as an indication of 50p coin values based upon eBay coin sales history for coins in the first-class condition (known as Extremely Fine in numismatics terms). Lower-grade coins will be worth much less.

The value of individual coins varies based on condition, demand, and if it is a rare coin.

To get your coin’s worth, have it appraised by a Numismatist or professional coin grading services such as NGC or PCGS.

50p Coin Prices

It is likely you will pay more for eBay Buy It Now (BIN) listings, for the satisfaction of immediately securing a coin. Coin prices vary greatly and are dependent upon coin condition and scarcity.

Most fifty pence coins were released either circulated, uncirculated (BUNC), Silver Proof, or Gold Proof.

Recent new releases have seen a trend towards issuing a plain BUNC and a coloured BUNC (pad-printed decal stickers applied).

Make sure to read our UK Coins pages on specific coins so that you understand the difference in these coins before buying or selling.

Circulated Coins VS Commemorative coins

The coin price list includes mostly circulated coins. Coins such as the 2020 Peter Rabbit coin were issued as commemorative-only coins and therefore not be entered into general circulation. These are marked as (BUNC) coins which means Brilliant Uncirculated coin. You will not find these in your pocket change and they can only be purchased in commemorative coin packs. There are different reasons for coins not entering circulation, such as too many coin denominations already in circulation.

2024 50p Coin List

  • The Snowman 2024 (Designed by: Robin Shaw)
  • The Gruffalo’s Child (Designed by: Axel Scheffler & Magic Light Pictures)
  • Death Star II (Designed by: Lucasfilm Ltd.)
  • Team GB and ParalympicsGB 2024 (Designed by: Charis Tsevis)
  • X-Wing (Designed by: Lucasfilm Ltd.)
  • D-Day (Designed by: David Lawrence)
  • The Winged Keys (Designed by: Warner Bros, Entertainment Inc.)
  • Tie Fighter (Designed by: Lucasfilm Ltd.)
  • Millennium Falcon (Designed by: Lucasfilm Ltd.)
  • Diplodocus (Designed by: Robert Nicholls)
  • Stegosaurus (Designed by: Robert Nicholls)
  • Star Wars Han Solo and Chewbacca (Designed by: Lucasfilm Ltd.)
  • The 200th Anniversary of the RNLI (Designed by: John Bergdahl)
  • Tyrannosaurus (Designed by: Robert Nicholls)

2023 50p Coin List

2022 50p Coin List

2021 50p Coin List

2020 50p Coin List

Fifty pence coin releases in 2020 include seven commemorative-only BUNC coins:

Only two fifty pence coins have been put into UK general circulation in 2020