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Stegosaurus 50p

Cupro-nickel BU 2024 50p Dinosaurs / Iconic Specimens Collection Dinosaurs  Share This Coin:
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Stegosaurus 50p - Reverse - 2024 UK 50p Coin
Market Value
£7.50

Coin Specifications

Denomination
50p
Year
2024
Metal
Cupro-nickel
Finish
BU
Weight
8.00 g
Diameter
27.30 mm
Product Code
UK24STBU
Obverse
Martin Jennings
Reverse
Robert Nicholls

How much is the Stegosaurus 50p worth?

The current market value for the Stegosaurus 50p is estimated at £7.50. Values can vary based on condition and demand.

Stegosaurus 50p Images

High-quality images of the 2024 Stegosaurus 50p showing obverse, packaging, and design details. Click any image to view full size.

Stegosaurus 50p Obverse - 2024 UK 50p Coin Head Side
Obverse (Heads)
Designed by Martin Jennings
The obverse (heads side) of the 2024 50p coin featuring the portrait designed by Martin Jennings .
Stegosaurus 50p Packaging - 2024 UK 50p Coin Presentation Pack
Packaging
Official presentation packaging
The Stegosaurus 50p comes in official Royal Mint packaging, preserving the coin's condition and authenticity with presentation-ready display.

Tip: Click any image to view it in full size. All images show the actual 2024 Stegosaurus 50p as issued by The Royal Mint, helping you identify genuine coins and understand their design features.

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Coin Description

The Stegosaurus 2024 UK Coin features bespoke artwork by renowned palaeo-artist Robert Nicholls, created with expert insight from Professor Paul Barrett from the Natural History Museum, London. Celebrates one of the most legendary dinosaurs that ever roamed the Earth. The reverse has been designed by Robert Nicholls, the artist behind the previous Tales of the Earth collections. Both the coin design and the accompanying packaging illustrations are based on scientifically accurate reconstructions. Developed in conjunction with the Natural History Museum, London

About This Coin

Value Guide • 50p • Dinosaurs: Iconic Specimens

Stegosaurus 2024 UK 50p (BU) – Value Guide

The Stegosaurus 50p is a modern collector release from The Royal Mint’s dinosaur series. It’s typically traded as a packaged collectible rather than something you’ll stumble across in change. Your final value depends on condition, packaging completeness, and current demand.

Quick facts

Denomination50p
Year2024
Metal / alloyCupro-nickel
FinishBU
Weight8.00 g
Diameter27.30 mm
Product codeUK24STBU
ObverseMartin Jennings
ReverseRobert Nicholls
Snapshot market value: ~£7.50
Tip: “Coin-only” prices cluster lower; a tidy complete pack usually sells higher.

What this coin is

The Stegosaurus 50p features artwork by palaeo-artist Robert Nicholls, developed with the Natural History Museum (London), and the packaging/illustrations are based on scientifically accurate reconstructions.

  • Best for: dinosaur-theme collectors, Royal Mint series collectors, gift buys.
  • Typical buyer preference: clean capsule + crisp, unmarked presentation pack.
  • Availability note: if you see “fully reserved”, you’re basically shopping the secondary market.

Current value guide (typical UK market)

These ranges are practical “what people actually pay” bands for the BU Stegosaurus 50p, anchored around the current market estimate. Exact prices move with demand and how complete/clean the pack is.

What you have Condition expectation Typical value range Why it lands there
BU coin only (loose) Handled, no pack, light marks possible ~£6–£9 Most common and least “display-ready”, so it trades near baseline.
BU in official presentation (pack + capsule) Complete pack, clean capsule, sharp corners ~£10–£15 Collectors pay for completeness + confidence it’s genuinely as issued.
“Premium” pack condition Near-mint packaging, zero fingerprints, strong eye appeal ~£13–£18 Small premium for gift-grade examples and fussy collectors.
Certified / graded examples High grade, respected label Case-by-case Premium depends on grade rarity + recent comparable sales.
Fast valuation rule: Start at ~£7.50, add a premium if the pack is pristine and complete, subtract if it’s coin-only or marked.

What moves the price

  • Packaging completeness: original folder/card + capsule matters more than people expect.
  • Condition: fingerprints and hairlines are value kryptonite on modern BU.
  • Listing clarity: “BU pack”, clear photos, and a clean close-up sell faster and higher.
  • Theme momentum: dinosaur releases can spike when a new coin in the set drops.

Buying & selling tips

  • Photos that convert: full pack front/back, coin obverse/reverse, close-up fields, and capsule edges.
  • Never clean: even a “soft wipe” leaves hairlines that collectors spot instantly.
  • Store properly: stable temperature, low humidity, avoid PVC plastics.

FAQ

Is the Stegosaurus 50p a circulation coin?

It’s treated as a collector issue (BU in presentation), so values are driven by collector demand rather than how rare it is in pocket change.

Why is the pack often worth more than the coin alone?

The pack is proof of “as-issued” condition and makes the coin display-ready. Modern collectors love completeness.

What should I put in my listing title?

“2024 Stegosaurus 50p BU” + “Royal Mint pack” (if true) + “Natural History Museum” (if referenced on the pack).

Last updated: January 2026. Values are indicative guides, not guarantees.