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2009 Kew Gardens Fifty Pence Gold Proof Coin

UKKGGP 2009 Kew Gardens Fifty Pence Gold Proof Coin Boxed
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UKKGGP 2009 Kew Gardens Fifty Pence Gold Proof Coin Boxed
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UKKGGP 2009 Kew Gardens Fifty Pence Gold Proof Coin Obverse

Buy a 2009 Kew Gardens Fifty Pence Gold Proof Coin

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Highly sought-after gold proof Kew Gardens 50p from The Royal Mint. From a limited mintage of 629, this 2009 coin features an image of the Chinese Pagoda at the Royal Botanic Gardens, created to celebrate Kew's 250th anniversary. The design gained fame after it was revealed that the currency issue Kew Gardens 50p was then the rarest circulating coin in Britain, causing a frenzy among coin collectors. The appeal of this Fifty Pence has made commemorative issues and sets containing the Kew Gardens coin particularly desirable, with this 22-carat gold proof edition seeing extraordinary demand. Our pre-owned gold proof Kew Gardens 50ps are supplied in their original packaging, but be sure to act fast: we can't keep these coins in stock for long.
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The Prized Kew Gardens 50p

This UK 50p was issued to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew. Collectors go crazy for the design because the currency issue was, for many years, the rarest UK circulating coin, making all formats of the coin very desirable.

Portrait Of Queen Elizabeth II

The obverse of the Kew Gardens coin shows Ian Rank-Broadley's fourth definitive coinage portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, paired with an inscription which reads 'ELIZABETH · II D · G · REG · F · D ·' with 'FIFTY PENCE' below.

Chinese Pagoda Reverse

Christopher Le Brun designed the now-famous reverse of the Kew Gardens 50p. His work depicts the Chinese Pagoda at Kew Gardens with a winding vine encircling the tower. The anniversary dates - 1759 and 2009 - are shown on either side with 'Kew' in small curling letters at the base.

22-Carat Gold 2009 Coin

This coin is the same size and shape as a currency 50p, but it's struck in 15.50 grams of solid 22-carat gold with a premium proof finish, meaning the fine details of this popular design can be fully appreciated. 

Limited Edition Royal Mint Release

The Royal Mint authorised the release of 1,000 of these gold proof Kew Gardens coins, but records suggest that just 629 were actually issued, making this a scarce issue. Our pre-owned examples are supplied in the original presentation case, complete with a numbered certificate of authenticity.