| SPECIFICATION | VALUE |
|---|---|
| DENOMINATION | 50p |
| WEIGHT | 8.00 g |
| DIAMETER | 27.30mm |
| REVERSE DESIGNER | Dominique Holmes |
| OBVERSE DESIGNER | Jody Clark |
| SPECIFICATION | VALUE |
|---|---|
| QUALITY | Brilliant Uncirculated |
| YEAR | 2022 |
This 2022 50 Years of Pride 50p celebrates 50 years of Pride UK which has established itself as the premier event in the LGBTQ+ calendar. Synonymous with visibility, unity and equality, its annual parades are colourful celebrations of the LGBTQ+ community and are hugely popular nationwide.
The first official Pride UK event took place in London on 1 July 1972 with approximately 2,000 participants. As the very first Pride event held in the United Kingdom, Pride in London has a rich history that spans multiple decades and generations. Due to its location, it is also the biggest and one of the most diverse Pride events in the UK, attracting around 1.5 million attendees.
The 2022 50 Years of Pride 50p is available as a 50p Brilliant Uncirculated Coin, 50p Brilliant Uncirculated Coloured Coin, Silver Proof Coloured Coin (Limited Edition 4000), Silver Piedfort Proof Coloured Coin (Limited Edition 1500) and Gold Proof Coin (Limited Edition 200).
