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50 Years of the 50p 50p coin

50 Years of the 50p 50p Coin

2019 · Anniversaries & Historic Events · Commemorative

Price Guide: £4.00

Released in 2019 to mark the 50th anniversary of the seven-sided 50 pence piece (first issued in 1969 to replace the old ten-shilling note), this coin celebrates the coin's own history and distinctive equilateral-curve heptagon shape - a UK first that inspired several other countries' coinages.

The anniversary was also marked with special packs and a limited number of collector finishes; the standard circulating version is common, while Silver Proof and other Royal Mint collector editions from the anniversary carry a premium - see the Variants & Values table for details of each finish we track.

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Specifications

  • Diameter27.30mm
  • Weight8.00g
  • CompositionCupro-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel)
  • EdgePlain
  • Designer—
  • Obverse designerJody Clark
  • Mintage (circulation)—

Variants & values

Every finish The Royal Mint issued for this design, with issue price, mintage and value where known.

Circulating strike

  • MetalCupro-nickel
  • Guide value£4.00

The design

The reverse marks 50 years of the seven-sided 50p, first introduced on 14 October 1969.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the 50 Years of the 50p 50p worth?

Current collector guide value is around £4.00, though this varies with condition and demand. See the full variants table on this page for issue prices and mintage by finish.

How many 50 Years of the 50p 50p coins were made?

Mintage figures vary by finish - see the variants table above for the limited-edition cap and current mintage of each version.

What year was the 50 Years of the 50p 50p released?

It was first issued in 2019.

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