50 Pence Coins
John Logie Baird 50p coin

John Logie Baird 50p Coin

2021 · Innovation in Science · Circulating

Price Guide: £4.00

John Logie Baird, the Scottish engineer credited with demonstrating the world's first working television system in 1926, is honoured on this addition to the Royal Mint's Innovation in Science 50p series. The design reflects his pioneering work in early television broadcasting.

Struck for general circulation, it's a common, affordable coin for collectors building the Innovation in Science set.

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 John Logie Baird 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 John Logie Baird 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 John Logie Baird 50p released?

It was first issued in 2021.

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