50 Pence Coins
Benjamin Britten Centenary 50p coin

Benjamin Britten Centenary 50p Coin

2013 · Anniversaries & Historic Events · Commemorative

Price Guide: £3.00

Struck in 2013 to mark the birth centenary of Benjamin Britten, one of the most significant British composers of the 20th century, known for works including the opera Peter Grimes and the War Requiem, this 50p honours his contribution to British classical music.

Struck for general circulation, it's a common find, popular with collectors interested in music 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 Benjamin Britten 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 Benjamin Britten 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 Benjamin Britten Centenary 50p released?

It was first issued in 2013.

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