Woolly Mammoth 50p coin

Woolly Mammoth 50p Coin

2024 · Ice Age Giants · Circulating

Price Guide: £4.00

The Woolly Mammoth was one of the largest animals to have roamed Ice Age Britain, and opens the Royal Mint's Ice Age Giants 50p series marking the prehistoric mammals whose remains have been found in the UK. The design depicts the mammoth's distinctive curved tusks and shaggy coat.

Struck for general circulation, it's a common, affordable find for collectors building the Ice Age Giants set.

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 Woolly Mammoth 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 Woolly Mammoth 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 Woolly Mammoth 50p released?

It was first issued in 2024.

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