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

Metal ValueUS$ 35.064
COMPOUND COMMODITYCOIN WEIGHTCOMPOUND WEIGHT %COMMODITY PRICEMETAL VALUE
Silver16 Grams92.5 %US$ 67.1655/ounceUS$ 35.064
MINT SPECIFICATIONSNA
OBVERSE IMAGEIan Rank-Broadley FRBS
REVERSE IMAGETom Phillips CBE RA
METAL COMPOSITIONSilver : 92.5%
WEIGHT16 Grams

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

 Product Details:

Benjamin Britten – 100th anniversary

Traditionally, silver Piedfort coins were issued as gifts for princes, and today are still only issued occasionally. It is fitting, therefore, that the 50p coin commemorating the 100th anniversary of Benjamin Britten has been issued as a Piedfort. Struck up to three times using hand-polished dies the detail can be seen with astonishing clarity.

The harmonious typographical design celebrates Britten’s work with words from one of his works. Sure to appeal to music lovers and coin collectors, it is first time a composer has featured on a UK coin and the first 50p to show both date and denomination on the obverse.

Specification:

2013 Benjamin Britten 50p Piedfort Coin

Denomination

50p

Maximum Coin Mintage

1,000

Alloy

.925 Sterling Silver

Weight

16.00 g

Diameter

27.30 mm

Reverse Designer

Tom Phillips CBE RA

Obverse Designer

Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS

Quality

Proof