| Denomination | 50p |
|---|---|
| Maximum Coin Mintage | Unlimited |
| Alloy | Cupro-nickel |
| Weight | 8.00 g |
| Diameter | 27.30mm |
| Reverse Designer | Robert Nicholls |
| Obverse Designer | Jody Clark |
| Quality | Brilliant Uncirculated |
| Year | 2020 |
The 2020 Megalosaurus 50p is the first in a 3 part coin set that celebrates the discovery of British Dinosaurs and was released in February 2020. British anatomist Richard Owen proposed the term ‘Dinosauria’ in 1842 and this comprised the first three dinosaurs to be discovered – the Megalosaurus, Iguanodon, and Hylaeosaurus.
Featuring a design by Robert Nicholls who specialises in producing anatomically accurate reconstructions of natural history specimens, this 50p coin was designed with the expert guidance of the Earth Sciences Department of the Natural History Museum. Available as a gold and silver Proof, colour-printed silver Proof, colour-printed Brilliant Uncirculated exclusive to The Royal Mint and standard Brilliant Uncirculated edition.
