50 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Mrs. Tittlemouse (2018) — United Kingdom

Overview

A 7-sided copper-nickel 50 Pence coin of the United Kingdom, minted in 2018 to commemorate Mrs. Tittlemouse from the Beatrix Potter series. The obverse features the fifth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Jody Clark, while the reverse depicts Mrs. Tittlemouse carrying a basket, designed by Emma Noble. This Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) strike piece has a plain edge and a limited mintage of 130,385.

Specifications

Country

United Kingdom

Year

2018

Composition

Copper-nickel

Weight

8 g

Diameter

27.3 mm

Mint

Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)

Shape

Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)

Technique

Milled

References

Sp# H55, KM# 1554

Issuer

United Kingdom

Design details

Collector insights

• Design heritage: Jody Clark, Emma Noble is credited as the designer for the Circulating commemorative coins series. Designer attribution helps distinguish this issue from later restrikes or unofficial copies that reuse only the motif.
• Struck at: Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date). Confirm the mintmark on your example before comparing prices — same-year issues from different mints often trade at very different levels.
• Mintage vs. survival: A moderate mintage of 130,385. Grade rarity is usually the driver of value here — mid-grade circulated pieces are common, but original-surface uncirculated coins can command a strong premium.
• Catalogue reference: Listed as Sp# H55, KM# 1554. Use this reference code when cross-checking auction archives, dealer inventories, and standard printed catalogues.

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