2013 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Christopher Ironside Gold Proof Fifty Pence Coin

In 2013, The Royal Mint issued fifty pence coins to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Christopher Ironside.

Christopher Ironside

Christopher Ironside was a well known numismatic artist, who created the reverse designs for Britain's decimal coinage. He was born on 11th July, 1913, and this coin celebrates 100 years since his birth.

One of his most iconic designs is the seated Britannia, as found on the reverse of 50p coins. For this reason, the 50 pence coin was chosen to show another of his designs, the Ironside Royal Arms.

Obverse - Fourth Portrait
All British 2013 coins carry the fourth portrait obverse design by Ian Rank-Broadley.

Reverse
The reverse features Ironside's Royal Arms design, which was never adopted.

Specifications

Diameter	Weight	Alloy	Gold Content
27.30	15.50 grams	.9166	0.4600 Troy Ounces

Date	Description	Issue Limit	Mintage	Official Issue Price
2013	Christopher Ironside	340	450	£700

Notes on Table
Issue Price = Official Royal Mint issue price.

Prices & Availability

You may wish to use our order form.

Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per order
EU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Airmail $10,
Insured Shipping $20
Canada Airmail $15,
Insured Shipping $30