In 2012, the release of the Olympic 50p series kick started a collecting frenzy across the nation. Coin collecting remains a popular hobby in the UK, and finding a special design in your change adds to the excitement.” What about the Olympic 50ps?
In 2020 two important new designs were issued on fifty pences, commemorating British diversity and the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union. The Royal Mint’s Director of UK Currency, Mark Loveridge, said: “As the original maker of UK coins, we are delighted to play our part in celebrating the story of the nation. 2020 Withdrawal from the EU and 2020 Diversity Built Britain 50p coins
