Issued in a Limited Edition of just 400, this exceptional 2022 UK Platinum Jubilee £50p Gold Proof coin celebrates 70 years of the reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history. Released by The Royal Mint to mark this historic milestone, the coin is the first fifty pence design ever used to commemorate a royal event.

The reverse, designed by Osborne Ross, features a bold “70” design with the crowned ER royal cypher inside the zero and the anniversary dates 1952–2022 beneath. The obverse displays a distinctive equestrian portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by John Bergdahl, created exclusively for the Platinum Jubilee coin collection.

Struck in 22-carat gold to proof standard, the coin weighs 15.50g and contains 14.21g of fine gold. Our example has been professionally graded PF70, representing a perfect proof grade, making it an outstanding addition for collectors of modern Royal Mint issues.

Specification

Denomination: Fifty Pence
Weight: 15.50g
Precious Metal Content: 14.21g Fine Gold
Metal: 22 Carat Gold (916.7)
Diameter: 27.30mm
Finish: Proof
Grade: PF70
Country: United Kingdom
Monarch: Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
Limited Edition Presentation: 400
VAT Status: VAT Exempt
Capital Gains Tax Status: Exempt