What is Kew Gardens 50p worth?
The website puts the average price range for the Kew Gardens 50p being sold between £150.89 and £161.50, meaning that this particular coin has sold for an above average price. Currently on Ebay there are a number of Kew Gardens 50p coins being sold on the auction site.
Which 50p coins are valuable?
Top 10 most valuable 50p coins
- Kew Gardens (2009), 210,000.
- Olympic Wrestling (2011), 1,129,500.
- Olympic Football (2011), 1,161,500.
- Olympic Judo (2011), 1,161,500.
- Olympic Triathlon (2011), 1,163,500.
- Peter Rabbit (2018), 1,400,000.
- Flopsy Bunny (2018), 1,400,000.
- Olympic Tennis (2011), 1,454,000.
What’s the difference between 2009 and 2019 Kew Gardens 50p?
Britain’s first skyscraper looks set to see out another 250 years in style. The 2019 version bears a different effigy of Her Majesty The Queen than the original 2009 version and of course, features the 2019 mintage date, but the Kew Gardens 50p design remains as iconic as ever.
How much is Que gardens Worth?
The Royal Mint says that demand for the Kew Gardens coin was low when it was first minted in 2009. According to Coinhunter, the Kew Gardens 50p sold for £156.25 on average, based on nearly 200 sales since the start of the year. The condition and quality of the coin can influence the price.
Why is Kew Gardens 50p rare?
Why was the Kew Gardens coin minted? Around 210,000 coins were formed to commemorate 250 years of the opening of Kew Gardens in 1759. On the tails side of the coin, the famous Chinese Pagoda at the Royal Botanic Garden is featured, while the Queen’s head is on the reverse. This is the rarest 50p.
How many Kew Garden coins are there?
210,000
The famous Kew Gardens 50p remains the most coveted coin in circulation, with a mintage of just 210,000, the Mint said. Other rare designs include Olympic-themed 50ps minted in 2011. Here, we look at the rarest 50p coins and how many of each have been made – and how much they could be worth.
How can you tell if a Kew Garden 50p is real?
Above: Close up of the Queen’s eye on a real Kew Gardens 50p. The obverse is easiest to identify as a fake. Slight differences also exist on the reverse, relating to the tower and the word ‘Kew’. Mintage for Circulation: 210,000.
How many Kew Gardens 50 pence coins are there in circulation?
The Royal Mint indicated that there is only one Kew Gardens 50 pence in circulation for every 300 people in the UK due to its limited mintage of 210,000 coins.
What is a Kew Gardens philatelic coin?
The BU coin was also issued as a Kew Gardens Philatelic Numismatic Cover. Presented within a specially designed folder that tells the rich history of the Gardens accompanied by four commemorative stamps, each featuring an architectural masterpiece located at Kew Gardens.
Are there any fake Kew 50p coins in circulation?
If you are buying any of these coins, please take care to make sure it is a genuine coin as there are many fake Kew 50p coins in circulation. On eBay, read the listing title and description carefully and ask the Seller for confirmation that it is a genuine coin if you are uncertain.