Circulating strike
- MetalCupro-nickel
- Guide value£3.00
BBC Centenary 50p Coin
2022 · Anniversaries & Historic Events · Commemorative
Price Guide: £3.00
Issued in 2022 to mark the BBC's centenary, this 50p commemorates 100 years since the British Broadcasting Company (later Corporation) began broadcasting in 1922, growing into one of the world's largest and most influential public broadcasters.
Struck for general circulation, it's a common find, popular with collectors interested in media and broadcasting 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.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the BBC Centenary 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 BBC Centenary 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 BBC Centenary 50p released?
It was first issued in 2022.
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