In an unprecedented move, The Royal Mint released 29 50p coins into circulation, representing different sports set to take place in the capital the following year.īuoyed by the nation’s excitement of hosting the Olympics, the triumphant opening ceremony, and the popularity of almost all the events, the 50p coins quickly became small souvenirs of the sporting celebration, and the hunt was on to find them all. Whilst some coin collectors have been adding British pieces, including 50p coins, to their collections for many years, for many modern coin enthusiasts the fascination with checking our change began in 2011 as the country counted down to the London Olympic Games. The 50p coin is perhaps Britain’s most popular coin, thanks mainly to the range of commemorative designs issued over the years. Priced at just 99p for Coin Collector subscribers, or £1.99, the PDF guide is available to purchase and download right now. Only 210,000 50p coins with this design were released, meaning the value can skyrocket to around £700. Discover the history of the British 50p piece, from 1969 to 2018, with your in-depth guide to designs and mintage figures, including collector notes, mintage figures and estimated values. Are 50p coins worth collecting The 50p coins currently worth the most money Currently, one is worth top dollar: the 2009 Kew Gardens coin.
