50 Pence Coins
Suffragette 50p coin

Suffragette 50p Coin

2003 · Anniversaries & Historic Events · Commemorative

Price Guide: £3.00

Issued in 2003 to mark the centenary of the Women's Social and Political Union, founded by Emmeline Pankhurst in 1903 to campaign for women's suffrage through direct action, this 50p commemorates one of the defining social justice movements in modern British history.

Struck for general circulation, it's a common find and a popular coin among collectors interested in political and social 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 Suffragette 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 Suffragette 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 Suffragette 50p released?

It was first issued in 2003.

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