The British decimal fifty pence coin (often shortened to 50p in writing and speech) is a denomination of sterling coinage worth 1⁄2 of one pound. Its obverse has featured the profile …

While this design may have been traditional, the shape of the new 50p coin, an equilateral curve heptagon, was revolutionary. This made it easily distinguishable from round coins both by feel …

2 days ago · There are a large number of United Kingdom 50p coin designs dated 1997 onwards. Many are in circulation and can be found in your change however there are a small number …

3 days ago · The British fifty pence (50p) coin - often pronounced as "fifty pee" - is a unit of currency equalling one half of a Pound Sterling. It is a seven-sided coin formed as an …

Sep 30, 2025 · When the 50p coin was first introduced in 1969, to replace the 10 shilling note, many people didn’t like the world’s only seven-sided coin, but fast forward fifty years and the …

3 days ago · The Royal Mint has unveiled a new 50p coin, celebrating the iconic Concorde and marking 50 years since the supersonic jet’s inaugural commercial flight. Created in …

The Atlantic Salmon 50p coin, released in late 2023 to commemorate King Charles III’s Coronation year, has overtaken the Kew Gardens 50p as the rarest 50p coin in active circulation.

Aug 15, 2024 · Explore the history and design of the 50p coin in this blog article. Learn about its unique shape and the commemorative events it has celebrated over the years. Discover the …

The 50p coin was introduced in 1969 to replace the Bank of England 10 Shilling note. It was one of only three decimal coins to have been made and circulated before decimalisation took place …

Discover the most rare 50p coins in circulation, which are the most valuable to collectors, and how easy is it to start your own collection.