50 Pence Coins
Representation of the People Act 50p coin

Representation of the People Act 50p Coin

2018 · Anniversaries & Historic Events · Commemorative

Price Guide: £3.00

Issued in 2018 to mark the centenary of the Representation of the People Act 1918, this 50p commemorates the legislation that gave some British women the right to vote for the first time - a landmark, if partial, step (the Act still restricted the franchise by age and property) on the road to full suffrage a decade later.

Struck for general circulation, it's a common find, popular with collectors interested in political 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 Representation of the People Act 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 Representation of the People Act 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 Representation of the People Act 50p released?

It was first issued in 2018.

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