50 Pence Coins
Insulin Discovery Centenary 50p coin

Insulin Discovery Centenary 50p Coin

2021 · Anniversaries & Historic Events · Commemorative

Price Guide: £3.00

Struck in 2021 to mark the centenary of the discovery of insulin by Frederick Banting and Charles Best in 1921, this 50p commemorates one of the most significant medical breakthroughs of the 20th century - a discovery that transformed type 1 diabetes from a near-certain death sentence into a manageable, treatable condition.

Struck for general circulation, it's a common find, popular with collectors interested in medical 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 Insulin Discovery 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 Insulin Discovery 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 Insulin Discovery Centenary 50p released?

It was first issued in 2021.

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