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How rare is the Sherlock Holmes coin?
8 million coins were put into UK coin circulation in 2019 so the chances of you finding one in your pocket change are quite high.
This stylish coin commemorates the 160th Anniversary of the birth of the author of the Sherlock Holmes book series, Arthur Conan Doyle.
Due to huge popularity, on 13th May 2019, this 50 pence was released as a single coin design into general circulation plus coin collector editions in BU, Silver, Silver Proof, Silver Proof Piedfort, and Gold Proof limited edition coins. See the mintage figures below.
Brilliant Uncirculated Coin Pack
Sherlock Holmes 50p coin was issued by The Royal Mint on the 1st January 2019, as part of the 2019 Annual Coin Sets.
The Sherlock Holmes 50p Brilliant Uncirculated Coin Pack from the Royal Mint includes a booklet on the history of the Sherlock Holmes stories.
Sherlock Holmes 50p coin pack
Reverse Design
The Reverse of the coin is designed by Stephen Raw (the initials SR are in the bottom right of the coin) and features a cameo of Sherlock Holmes surrounded by micro-text of the titles of some of his books.
Obverse Design
The Obverse design features the familiar 5th Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark (see JC initials).
Sherlock Holmes Coin Obverse
50 Pence Coin Specifications
The Royal Mint announces commemorative 50p to celebrate 160 years since the birth of the detective’s creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
50p piece will feature a design that requires a magnifying glass to read.
Available in Gold and Silver Proof, Silver Proof Piedfort and Brilliant Uncirculated editions from The Royal Mint.
The Sherlock Holmes 50p piece is due to enter circulation.
A Celebration of Sherlock Holmes 2019 UK 50p
Coin title
Gold Proof Coin
Silver Proof Piedfort Coin
Silver Proof Coin
Brilliant Uncirculated Coin
Alloy
916.7 Au
925 Ag Sterling Silver
925 Ag Sterling Silver
Cupro-Nickel
Weight
15.50g
16.00g
8.00g
8.00g
Diameter
27.30mm
Obverse Designer
Jody Clark
Reverse Designer
Stephen Raw
Quality
Proof
Brilliant Uncirculated
Limited Edition Presentation
400
2,500
6,000
Unlimited
RRP
£795
£95
£55
£10
Limited Edition Presentation (LEP) refers to single coins available in specific presentations such as Gold Proof.
Maximum Coin Mintage (MCM) includes coins made available as part of coin sets, such as Annual Coin Sets.
Brilliant Uncirculated Coin Specification
Denomination
50p
Alloy
Cupro-nickel
Weight
8.00g
Diameter
27.30mm
Quality
Brilliant Uncirculated
Year
2019
Mintage
Unlimited
Base Proof Coin
Denomination
50p
Alloy
Cupro-nickel
Weight
8.00g
Diameter
27.30mm
Year
2019
Mintage
Part of 2019 Annual Coin Sets
Silver Coin
Denomination
50p
Alloy
.925 Sterling Silver
Weight
8.00g
Diameter
27.30mm
Quality
Proof
Year
2019
Pure Metal Type
Silver
Mintage – LEP
6,000 coins
Mintage – MCM
7,500 coins
Release price
£55
Silver Piedfort Coin
Denomination
50p
Alloy
.925 Sterling Silver
Weight
16.00g
Diameter
27.30mm
Quality
Proof
Year
2019
Pure Metal Type
Silver
Mintage – LEP
2,500 coins
Mintage – MCM
3,500 coins
Release price
£95
Gold Coin
Denomination
50p
Alloy
22 Carat Gold
Weight
15.50g
Diameter
27.30mm
Quality
Proof
Year
2019
Pure Metal Type
Gold
Mintage – LEP
400 coins
Mintage – MCM
600 coins
Release Price
£795
Sherlock Holmes Strike Your Own 50p
On the 28th of June 2019, the Royal Mint switched to the Sherlock Holmes 50 pence being the coin you could strike for yourself during a visit to The Royal Mint Experience at their site in Wales.
As such, only a very limited number of these coins would have been made in this presentation. Search on eBay for Sherlock Holmes Strike Your Own 50p or Sherlock Holmes SYO 50p
Coin Mintage Figures
Brilliant Uncirculated Coin is unlimited
Silver Proof Coin has a Limited Edition Presentation of 6,000 coins
Silver Proof Piedfort Coin has a Limited Edition Presentation of 2,500
Gold Proof Coin has a Limited Edition Presentation of 400
Sherlock Holmes Coin Mintage Figures
Limited Edition Presentation (LEP) refers to single coins available in specific presentations such as Gold Proof.
Maximum Coin Mintage (LEP) includes coin made available as part of coin sets, such as Annual Coin Sets.
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