2017 Fifty Pence 50p Coins in Circulation page A whopping 6x different 2017 50p were made. A commemorative to mark the 375th anniversary of the birth of Sir Isaac Newton, the standard coin with the shield design and four new coins with Beatrix Potter themes – because the ones marking the actual anniversary sold so well last year. In 2019, 500 million coins were produced, with three new 50p designs. These included one of Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes, Paddington Bear at St Paul's Cathedral and the Tower of London. A selection of UK Fifty Pence coins, struck to superior Brilliant Uncirculated standard for collectors. Certified Brilliant Uncirculated UK 50p Coins We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website.
As well as updating the 50p mintage figures, The Royal Mint also revealed that no £2 coins were issued into circulation in 2019. There have been no new £2 coins issued into circulation since 2016, which may in part be due to the introduction of the new 12-sided £1 coin.
Around two-and-a-half million coins celebrating the contributions ethnic minority communities have made to the UK will enter circulation on Monday.
The coins will feature the words 'Diversity built Britain', along with a geodome representing connection and strength.
The Treasury says that the new coins show the intent of the Royal Mint and Chancellor Rishi Sunak to feature a wider range of people on coins and notes in the future.
Dominique Evans previously designed coins marking VE Day and the sapphire anniversary of the Queen's coronation, and came up with the new 50p using her experiences of growing up as a mixed-race woman as inspiration.
She said: 'When designing this coin, I began by thinking about the people who inspire me and what diversity has meant in my life. I believe that no matter where you are born, we all belong under the same sky and this was the starting point of the design.
'The background of the coin features a geodome with a series of interconnecting lines and triangles that form a network. Each part is equal, and symbolises a community of connection and strength.'
The coin was commissioned by Mr Sunak after discussions with the We Too Built Britain campaign, which supports fair representation of the contributions of ethnic minority communities.
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He said: 'I have seen first-hand the contribution made by ethnic minority communities to Britain's history.
'This coin, and the rest of the series, will act as a fitting tribute to the very profound impact ethnic minority communities have made on Britain, and I am grateful to the Royal Mint for turning this around at record speed.'
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson congratulated Ms Evans, saying: 'Her design is the first in a series of coins the Mint will be producing, celebrating those who have helped shape our national history and culture.'
The government plans to consult with We Too Built Britain and other groups representing ethnic minority communities on the themes of future coins in the series.
The Royal Mint and the West India Committee will also be sending education packs to primary schools in England and Wales following the release of the coins.
Zehra Zaidi, a campaigner who recently attended a roundtable event held by Mr Sunak, said: 'Ethnic minority people, as well as all under-represented groups, need to see themselves represented in British institutions.
'It is a part of an invisible social contract and it can build cohesion, promote a sense of belonging, inspire young people and unite us as a nation, showing that we all have an equal stake in society.
'We are a diverse, modern and global Britain - let's show that. This coin helps bridge our nation's past, its diverse present and its future, looking outward, positively, together.'
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A whopping 6x different 2017 50p were made. A commemorative to mark the 375th anniversary of the birth of Sir Isaac Newton, the standard coin with the shield design and four new coins with Beatrix Potter themes – because the ones marking the actual anniversary sold so well last year.
Obverse Type 6 (bust design by (Mr) Jody Clark):
Reverse Type 4 (design by Matthew Dent):
Mintage for Circulation: 1,800,000
Collectability/Scarcity: 2 (for scale details see here)
The story behind the design:
The obverse portrait of the Queen by Mr Jody Clark was introduced in March 2015 and is used on all circulating coinage. It is the fifth portrait of the Queen used on coinage.
The reverse design, by Matthew Dent shows the bottom part of the shield of the Royal Coat of Arms.
Commemorative 2017 50p coin, Type 57A: (info on coin type numbers here)
Obverse Type (bust design by (Mr) Jody Clark):
Reverse Type (design by Aaron West):
Mintage for Circulation: 1,801,500 (first seen in limited circulation from about 20th June 2017, earlier than expected)
Collectability/Scarcity: 2 (for scale details see here)
The story behind the design:
Coins with this design were also struck dated 2018 (number 57B). Sir Isaac Newton was a physicist, mathematician, Warden of the Mint and one of the most influential scientists to have ever lived. In 1717 Sir Isaac wrote a report which led to a proclamation later that year reducing the value of the gold guinea to 21 shillings. Here is the report in full:
Commemorative 2017 50p coin, Type 58: (info on coin type numbers here)
Obverse Type (bust design by (Mr) Jody Clark, dated 2017):
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Reverse Type (design by Emma Noble):
Mintage for Circulation: 19,900,000 (first appeared in circulation 21/9/17).
Collectability/Scarcity: 1 (for scale details see here)
The story behind the design:
The first wave of Beatrix Potter themed coins were a huge sales success for the Royal Mint, and despite the fact that this year isn’t a round anniversary of anything, they needed no excuse to produce another four different cuddly animal coins for staggered release during 2017. This second Peter Rabbit themed coin is the first. It will be followed by the flamboyant Benjamin Bunny, sombre Jeremy Fisher and a demonic-looking Tom Kitten.
Commemorative 2017 50p coin, Type 59: (info on coin type numbers here)
Obverse Type (bust design by (Mr) Jody Clark, dated 2017):
Reverse Type (design by Emma Noble):
Mintage for Circulation: 9,900,000.
Collectability/Scarcity: 1 (for scale details see here)
The story behind the design:
The Beatrix Potter Mr Jeremey Fisher coin.
Commemorative 2017 50p coin, Type 60: (info on coin type numbers here)
Obverse Type (bust design by (Mr) Jody Clark, dated 2017):
Reverse Type (design by Emma Noble):
Mintage for Circulation: 9,500,000.
Collectability/Scarcity: 1 (for scale details see here)
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The story behind the design:
The Beatrix Potter Tom Kitten coin.
Commemorative 2017 50p coin, Type 61: (info on coin type numbers here)
Obverse Type (bust design by (Mr) Jody Clark, dated 2017):
Reverse Type (design by Emma Noble):
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Mintage for Circulation: 25,000,000.
Collectability/Scarcity: 1 (for scale details see here)
The story behind the design:
The Beatrix Potter Benjamin Bunny coin.
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