Bidspirit auction | UK 2009 Kew Gardens 50p

UK 2009 Kew Gardens 50p Coin - A United Kingdom 2009 cupro-nickel 50 pence coin commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. The coin is presented in a Change Checker branded blue protective card with a holographic security seal labelled 'Certified Brilliant Uncirculated'. The obverse features the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, and the reverse features the Christopher Le Brun Kew Gardens design. This specimen is an original 2009 strike (KM# 1118), distinguished from later reissues by the obverse portrait and date placement. With a circulation mintage of approximately 210,000, this design is the scarcest 50p coin in UK decimal history. Weight: 8g Diameter: 27.3mm.