Royal Mint
2006 Victoria Cross Gold Proof 50p Coin – NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo
2006 Victoria Cross Gold Proof 50p Coin – NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo
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The 2006 Gold Proof 50p was struck to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Victoria Cross, Britain’s highest award for gallantry. Designed by Claire Aldridge, the reverse depicts the medal itself, paired with Ian Rank-Broadley’s portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse.
Gold proof 50p coins are issued in very small numbers, and this Victoria Cross release has become one of the most collectible of the series. This example has been graded PF69 Ultra Cameo by NGC, confirming it is in near-perfect condition with superb proof contrast.
Coin Highlights
• Year: 2006
• Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II
• Denomination: 50 Pence (Gold Proof)
• Grade: PF69 Ultra Cameo (NGC)
• Metal: 22 Carat Gold (916.7 fineness)
• Weight: 15.50g
• Diameter: 27.30mm
• Obverse: Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II
• Reverse: Victoria Cross design by Claire Aldridge
• Finish: Proof
• Presentation: NGC holder with certification number
• Limited edition
Condition
Graded PF69 Ultra Cameo – outstanding proof quality with no visible flaws to the naked eye.
Why Buy This Coin?
• Historic design celebrating the Victoria Cross
• Rare gold proof 50p issue
• High PF69 UC grade from NGC
• Scarce with low mintage figures
• Highly collectible modern commemorative
Explore more: View our full range of graded sovereigns and gold coins.
About the portrait
Queen Elizabeth II – Ian Rank-Broadley portrait (1998–2015 on sovereigns)
Overview
Ian Rank-Broadley’s fourth portrait features a more mature, realistic effigy with a revised bust and a bolder portrait scale.
Years of use
• UK coinage. 1998 onward until superseded in 2015 on circulating coinage.
• Sovereigns. 1998 to 2015.
Designer initials
• IRB behind the neck on the truncation.
Relevance to sovereign collectors
• Covers many sought-after modern special reverses and sets.
• Key sovereign highlights include the shield reverse of 2002 and the 2012 Diamond Jubilee reverse.
Notable notes
• The 2014 Unfrosted Obverse Die proof sovereign variety is a recognised mint preparation error where the obverse frosting was omitted, leaving a mirror-polished obverse against mirrored fields.
• Consistent proof quality from the Royal Mint; cameo depth varies by strike and storage.
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