50 Pence Coins
NHS 50th Anniversary 50p coin

NHS 50th Anniversary 50p Coin

1998 · Anniversaries & Historic Events · Commemorative

Price Guide: £3.00

Issued in 1998 to mark the 50th anniversary of the National Health Service, founded on 5 July 1948, this 50p was one of the earlier "story of Britain" commemoratives the Royal Mint produced in the seven-sided 50p's history, well before the character and franchise coins that later became common.

As an older commemorative, it's a popular pickup for collectors interested in the coin's social-history angle.

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 NHS 50th Anniversary 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 NHS 50th Anniversary 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 NHS 50th Anniversary 50p released?

It was first issued in 1998.

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