The 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Benjamin Britten 2013 UK 50p Gold Proof Coin

Metal ValueUS$ 2239.301
COMPOUND COMMODITYCOIN WEIGHTCOMPOUND WEIGHT %COMMODITY PRICEMETAL VALUE
Gold15.5 Grams91.66 %US$ 4468.34/ounceUS$ 2239.301
MINT SPECIFICATIONSNA
OBVERSE IMAGEIan Rank-Broadley FRBS
REVERSE IMAGETom Phillips CBE RA
METAL COMPOSITIONGold : 91.66%
WEIGHT15.5 Grams

The 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Benjamin Britten 2013 UK 50p Gold Proof Coin

 Product Details:

Benjamin Britten – the great composer

Meticulously crafted to an astonishing level of perfection in 22ct gold, this unique commemorative 50p is first time ever that a composer has been featured on a UK coin. It is also the first 50p coin to show both date and denomination on the obverse.

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Benjamin Britten, the 50p was developed with the official Britten-Pears Foundation. Designed by Royal Academician Tom Phillips CBE it celebrates Britten’s work with words he set to music in ‘Serenade’ by the poet Tennyson.

Specification:

2013 Benjamin Britten 50p Gold Coin

Denomination

50p

Maximum Coin Mintage

150

Alloy

22 Carat Gold

Weight

15.50 g

Diameter

27.30 mm

Reverse Designer

Tom Phillips CBE RA

Obverse Designer

Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS

Quality

Proof