Stephen Hawking 2019 UK 50p Gold Proof Coin (Pre-Owned)

Graded Stephen Hawking 2019 UK 50p Gold Proof Coin

• Pre-owned 50p graded gold coin minted by The Royal Mint
• This coin is VAT exempt
• This coin is legal tender and therefore CGT exempt
• Price includes fully insured UK delivery
• The coin 'slabs' (PCGS & NGC certified packaging), as they are called, may show slight signs of handling

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• Authentication – You know exactly what kind of coin you own along with its condition.
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Stephen Hawking 2019 UK 50p Gold Proof Coin

The Gold Proof 50p honouring Stephen Hawking celebrates the life and achievements of one of the world’s most influential scientists.

Struck to Proof standard, the coin is presented in a Royal Mint display case and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Upon release by The Royal Mint, the coin sold out within hours, with a strict limit of one per household.

This issue marks the first release in a new UK series dedicated to Innovation in Science, as well as the first official UK coin to honour Stephen Hawking.

Hawking’s groundbreaking work reached a global audience through his bestselling book, A Brief History of Time, which has sold over 10 million copies and made complex scientific ideas accessible to readers worldwide.

Obverse

The obverse features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark, introduced in 2015.

Reverse

The reverse, designed by Edwina Ellis, depicts a black hole, referencing Hawking’s pioneering work in theoretical physics. The design is completed with the inscription “STEPHEN HAWKING” above.

• Coin weight 15.5 grams, purity 0.9167
• Only 650 Gold Proof coins were available in the boxed limited edition presentation (box not included)
• Fine weight is 14.21 grams
• Grading by NGC to a grade of PR 70 Ultra Cameo
• The coin is legal tender in the UK
• VAT & CGT exempt
• Free, insured delivery to the UK

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