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Christopher Ironside Centenary 50p coin

Christopher Ironside Centenary 50p Coin

2013 · Anniversaries & Historic Events · Commemorative

Price Guide: £3.00

Struck in 2013 to mark the birth centenary of Christopher Ironside, the artist who designed the very first decimal 50p reverse in 1969 - the seated Britannia design that circulated for nearly four decades before being replaced by Matthew Dent's Royal Arms design in 2008. This coin honours the man behind the coin that started it all.

Struck for general circulation, it's a common find and a fitting tribute for anyone interested in the 50p's own design 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 Christopher Ironside 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 Christopher Ironside 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 Christopher Ironside Centenary 50p released?

It was first issued in 2013.

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