2022 King Charles III 50p Queen Elizabeth II Tribute Silver Proof Piedford Coin

This remarkable official tribute to Queen Elizabeth II serves as a lasting memento of her historic reign. As a Piedfort coin, it is struck from 16g of sterling silver, making it double the weight of Britain’s standard silver 50p coin.

"Piedfort," meaning "heavy foot" or "heavy weight," refers to coins that are typically twice as heavy and thick as their standard counterparts. The term, pronounced "pee-ay-fore," has its roots in 12th-century France, where these coins were often gifted to VIPs or influential collectors, and may have been used in the approval process for circulating coinage.

This 2022 50p Elizabeth II Tribute Silver Proof Piedfort Coin, celebrating Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, is produced using this esteemed minting technique and is a must-have for collectors.