50 Pence Coins
Public Libraries Act 150th Anniversary 50p coin

Public Libraries Act 150th Anniversary 50p Coin

2000 · Anniversaries & Historic Events · Commemorative

Price Guide: £3.00

This 50p marked the 150th anniversary of the Public Libraries Act 1850, the legislation that gave local authorities the power to establish free public libraries across Britain - one of the less flashy but historically significant "story of Britain" commemoratives the Royal Mint has issued on the 50p.

Struck for general circulation, it's a common, affordable find for collectors interested in social and educational 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 Public Libraries Act 150th 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 Public Libraries Act 150th 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 Public Libraries Act 150th Anniversary 50p released?

It was first issued in 2000.

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