50 Pence Coins
Diplodocus 50p coin

Diplodocus 50p Coin

2024 · Dinosauria · Circulating

Price Guide: £4.00

Diplodocus - famous in Britain thanks to "Dippy", the cast skeleton that stood in the Natural History Museum's entrance hall for over a century - was added to the Royal Mint's Dinosauria 50p series in its second wave, alongside Tyrannosaurus Rex and Stegosaurus.

Struck for general circulation, the Diplodocus 50p is a common, easy find and a popular pick for anyone who grew up visiting Dippy.

Specifications

  • Diameter27.30mm
  • Weight8.00g
  • CompositionCupro-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel)
  • EdgePlain
  • Designer—
  • Obverse designerJody Clark
  • Mintage (circulation)—

Variants & values

Every finish The Royal Mint issued for this design, with issue price, mintage and value where known.

Circulating strike

  • MetalCupro-nickel
  • Guide value£4.00

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Diplodocus 50p worth?

Current collector guide value is around £4.00, though this varies with condition and demand. See the full variants table on this page for issue prices and mintage by finish.

How many Diplodocus 50p coins were made?

Mintage figures vary by finish - see the variants table above for the limited-edition cap and current mintage of each version.

What year was the Diplodocus 50p released?

It was first issued in 2024.

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