Sir Isaac Newton 50p coin
The Sir Isaac Newton 50p coin was released in 2017 to celebrate the achievements of a one-time Master of the Royal Mint, Sir Isaac Newton.
- The only official UK coin to celebrate this scientific genius
- Marking the 375th anniversary of his birth
- Celebrating one of the most famous figures ever to hold the role of Master of the Mint, author of the single most influential book on physics ever written
The Isaac Newton 50 pence coin is available in the following presentations.
- Circulated coins (in your pocket change)
- Uncirculated * – purchased from a sealed bag of 20 coins from The Post Office
- Brilliant Uncirculated – from The Royal Mint in a presentation pack
- Silver Proof
- Silver Proof Piedfort (double-thickness)
- Gold Proof
- 2018 dated coins – only available from The Royal Mint Experience Gift Shop
* whilst the Uncirculated 50p coins are often promoted as Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition, be aware that there can be some marks on them from bashing together in the sealed bag so they may not be perfect.
2018 Isaac Newton 50p Strike Your Own (SYO) Coin
In 2018 you could Strike Your Own (SYO) 50 pence coin during a Royal Mint Expereince tour at their location in Wales.
The coin is dated 2018, versus all the other New coins which are dated 2017.
This makes this coin especially collectible by British coins collectors.
100 of these SYO coin cards were signed by the coin designer.
Is the Isaac Newton 50p coin rare?
Yes. The 2017 Isaac Newton 50p is the 6th rarest 50 pence coin in UK circulation.
Isaac Newton 50p Mintage Figures
- 1,800,000 coins in general circulation
- BU Presentation Pack (Brilliant Uncirculated) – unknown
- 4,000 Silver Proof limited edition coins
- 3,000 Silver Proof Piedfort (double-thickness) limited edition coins
- 500 Gold Proof limited edition coins
- 2018 coin from The Royal Mint Experience, unknown
How much is the Isaac Newton 50p worth?
2017 Sir Isaac Newton 50p Circulated Coin
Example of a circulated coin from the 1.8 Million coins issued in 2017.
Brilliant Uncirculated
Brilliant Uncirculated Coin Specification
| Denomination | 50p |
|---|---|
| Alloy | Cupro-nickel |
| Weight | 8.00g |
| Diameter | 27.30mm |
| Reverse Designer | Aaron West |
| Obverse Designer | Jody Clark |
| Quality | Brilliant Uncirculated |
| Year | 2017 |
| Issue Price | £10 |
| Product Code | UK17INBU |
Silver Proof Coin
The Silver Proof Coin struck from Sterling Silver to a Proof finish has a limited edition presentation of just 4,000 coins minted makes this coin quite rare.
Silver Proof Coin Specifications
| Denomination | 50p |
|---|---|
| Maximum Coin Mintage | 7,000 |
| Alloy | .925 Sterling Silver |
| Weight | 8.00g |
| Diameter | 27.30mm |
| Reverse Designer | Aaron West |
| Obverse Designer | Jody Clark |
| Quality | Proof |
| Pure Metal Type | Silver |
| Issue Price | £50 |
| Product Code | UK17INSP |
Silver Proof Piedfort Coin
Struck from Sterling Silver to a Proof Piedfort (double-thickness) finish, a limited edition of just 3,000 makes this coin extremely rare.
Silver Proof Piedfort Coin Specification
| Denomination | 50p |
|---|---|
| Maximum Coin Mintage | 4500 |
| Alloy | .925 Sterling Silver |
| Weight | 16.00g |
| Diameter | 27.30mm |
| Reverse Designer | Aaron West |
| Obverse Designer | Jody Clark |
| Quality | Proof |
| Year | 2017 |
| Pure Metal Type | Silver |
| Issue Price | £95 |
| Product Code | UK17INPF |
Gold Proof Coin
Gold Proof Coin Specification
| Denomination | 50p |
|---|---|
| Maximum Coin Mintage | 634 |
| Alloy | 22 Carat Gold |
| Weight | 15.50g |
| Diameter | 27.30mm |
| Reverse Designer | Aaron West |
| Obverse Designer | Jody Clark |
| Quality | Proof |
The Sir Isaac Newton Gold Proof Coin is a Limited Edition mintage of just 500 gold coins.
- The only official UK coin to celebrate this scientific genius
- Marking the 375th anniversary of his birth
- Celebrating one of the most famous figures ever to hold the role of Master of the Mint, author of the single most influential book on physics ever written
- Struck in 22-carat gold to Proof standard
- A Limited Edition Presentation of 500 coins
