50 Pence Coins
Charles Babbage 50p coin

Charles Babbage 50p Coin

2021 · Innovation in Science · Circulating

Price Guide: £4.00

Charles Babbage, often called the father of the computer for designing the Difference Engine and the more ambitious (and never fully built in his lifetime) Analytical Engine, features on this Royal Mint Innovation in Science 50p. His mechanical calculating designs are widely regarded as the conceptual forerunner of the modern computer.

Struck for general circulation, it's a common find, popular with collectors interested in computing 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£4.00

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Charles Babbage 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 Charles Babbage 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 Charles Babbage 50p released?

It was first issued in 2021.

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