Plesiosaurus 50p

What’s the 2021 Plesiosaurus 50p Worth?

Based on our research, the current coin collector value for the 2021 Plesiosaurus 50p is:

Coin VariantCollector Value
Brilliant Uncirculated (Royal Mint Pack) : Mintage: unknown Scarcity = Unknown£16.99
Brilliant Uncirculated (Blue Card) : Mintage: unknown Scarcity = Unknown£9.99

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2021 50p- Plesiosaurus Fifty Pence- Brilliant Uncirculated - Bu - Coin Pack

2021 50P- PLESIOSAURUS FIFTY PENCE- BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED - BU - COIN PACK

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2021 Mary Anning Plesiosaurus Fifty Pence 50p Bu Coin Brilliant Uncirculated

2021 Mary Anning Plesiosaurus Fifty Pence 50p BU Coin Brilliant Uncirculated

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2021 Mary Anning Plesiosaurus Fifty Pence 50p Bu Coin Brilliant Uncirculated

2021 Mary Anning Plesiosaurus Fifty Pence 50p BU Coin Brilliant Uncirculated

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Plesiosaurus Change Checker 50p Coin 2021. Brilliant Uncirculated

Plesiosaurus Change Checker 50p Coin 2021. Brilliant uncirculated

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Uk Bu 50p Coins, Change Checker 50 Pence Cards, Choice Of Year, Choose Your Date

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Description

Plesiosaurus 50p
Plesiosaurus 50p

The Plesiosaurus 50p coin is a special release from The Royal Mint, part of the 2021 Mary Anning Collection.

This collection celebrates the pioneering work of Mary Anning, one of Britain’s most significant fossil hunters, and features the Plesiosaurus, a marine reptile that lived during the early part of the Jurassic Period.

The coin was designed by Robert Nicholls and showcases a depiction of the Plesiosaurus along with the inscription “PLESIOSAURUS” and “MARY ANNING 1823″​​.

Notably, this coin was not struck for circulation and thus will not be found in everyday change. It was available for purchase in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) quality from its release date on 22nd of March 2021. While the exact BU mintage figures have not been disclosed, the coin is valued at around £6.50 in BU condition.

What’s It Worth?

The Plesiosaurus 50p coin is worth £16.99 according to some recent sales on eBay.co.uk

Plesiosaurus 50p Value
Plesiosaurus 50p Value

What’s the Obverse Design?

Queen's Effigy 2021
Queen’s Effigy 2021

The coin’s obverse features the fifth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Jody Clark, indicating its status as legal tender within the UK. It is made from Cupro-Nickel, weighing 8 grams with a diameter of 27.3mm​​​​.

For collectors interested in this unique piece, it represents not only a celebration of Britain’s rich paleontological heritage but also the remarkable contributions of Mary Anning to the field.

The Plesiosaurus 50p coin is a significant addition to any collection, especially for those fascinated by prehistoric life and the history of science

What are the Plesiosaurus 50p coin variants?

Here is a list of the coins released by the Royal Mint, with issue prices and mintage figures (Limited Edition Presentations).

MetalCoin NameIssue PriceMintage
Brilliant UncirculatedPlesiosaurus 2021 UK Brilliant Uncirculated 50p Coin £        11.00Unlimited
Brilliant UncirculatedPlesiosaurus 2021 UK Brilliant Uncirculated Colour 50p Coin £        20.0050,000
Silver ProofPlesiosaurus 2021 UK Silver Proof Colour 50p Coin £        69.507,000
Silver ProofPlesiosaurus 2021 UK Silver Proof 50p Coin £        65.003,000
Gold ProofPlesiosaurus 2021 UK Gold Proof 50p Coin £  1,195.00250
PrintThe Mary Anning Collection Limited-Edition Signed Print £     100.00200

Brilliant Uncirculated 50p Coin Design

Plesiosaurus 50p Brilliant Uncirculated
Plesiosaurus 50p Brilliant Uncirculated
Denomination50p
AlloyCupro-Nickel
Weight8.00 g
Diameter27.30mm
Reverse DesignerRobert Nicholls
Obverse DesignerJody Clark
QualityBrilliant Uncirculated
Year2021

Brilliant Uncirculated Colour 50p Coin Design

  • Limited Edition 50,000 Coin Packs
  • Issue Price £20.00
  • PRODUCT CODE: UK21PBUC
Plesiosaurus 50p Coloured BU Coin
Plesiosaurus 50p Coloured BU Coin
Additional FeaturesDigital printed

Silver Proof Colour 50p Coin

  • Limited Edition 7,000
  • Issue Price: £69.50 ($87.77)
  • PRODUCT CODE: UK21PSPC
Plesiosaurus 50p Silver Proof Coin
Plesiosaurus 50p Silver Proof Coin

Silver Proof Coin Specification

Denomination50p
Maximum Coin Mintage7,410
Alloy.925 Sterling Silver
Weight8.00 g
Diameter27.30mm
Reverse DesignerRobert Nicholls
Obverse DesignerJody Clark
QualityProof
Year2021
Pure Metal TypeSilver
Additional FeaturesDigital printed

Silver Proof 50p Coin

  • Limited Edition 3,000 Coins
  • Issue Price: £65.00 ($82.09)
  • PRODUCT CODE: UK21PLSP
Plesiosaurus 50p Silver Coin
Plesiosaurus 50p Silver Coin

Silver Proof Coin Specification

Denomination50p
Maximum Coin Mintage3010
Alloy.925 Sterling Silver
Weight8.00 g
Diameter27.30mm
Reverse DesignerRobert Nicholls
Obverse DesignerJody Clark
QualityProof
Year2021
Pure Metal TypeSilver

Gold Proof 50p Coin

  • Limited Edition 250 Gold Coins
  • Issue Price: £1,195.00 ($1,509.17)
  • PRODUCT CODE: UK21PLGP
Plesiosaurus 50p Gold Proof Coin
Plesiosaurus 50p Gold Proof Coin

Gold Proof Coin Specification

Denomination50p
Maximum Coin Mintage260
Alloy22 Carat Gold
Weight15.50 g
Diameter27.30mm
Reverse DesignerRobert Nicholls
Obverse DesignerJody Clark
QualityProof
Year2021
Pure Metal TypeGold