In October 1969 the 50p coin joined the circulation and the shape an equilateral curve heptagon, was revolutionary. This made it easily distinguishable from round coins both by feel and by sight.
With the introduction of smaller 5p and 10p coins in 1990 and 1992, a smaller 50 pence coin was introduced on 1 September 1997.
There are a large number of United Kingdom 50p coin designs dated 1997 onwards. Many are in circulation and can be found in your change however there are a small number issued as commemorative coins not for circulation. These coins won’t appear in change as they are only available to buy as packaged Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) coins.
This guide will hopefully let you easily identify which coins are in circulation, the mintage and estimated value. (Values can go up and down so this is just an informative estimate)
2017 Jeremy Fisher 50p
2017 Benjamin Bunny 50p
