Battle of Britain 75th Anniversary 50p coin

Battle of Britain 75th Anniversary 50p Coin

2015 · Anniversaries & Historic Events · Commemorative

Price Guide: £3.00

Issued in 2015 to mark the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, this 50p commemorates the summer and autumn of 1940, when RAF Fighter Command defended British skies against the German Luftwaffe in a campaign Winston Churchill described with the words "never was so much owed by so many to so few".

Struck for general circulation, it's a common find, popular with collectors interested in Second World War history.

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£3.00

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Battle of Britain 75th Anniversary 50p worth?

Current collector guide value is around £3.00, though this varies with condition and demand. See the full variants table on this page for issue prices and mintage by finish.

How many Battle of Britain 75th Anniversary 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 Battle of Britain 75th Anniversary 50p released?

It was first issued in 2015.

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