This is the list or rather images of my missing 50 pence coins in my collection. As I have now started asking some friends for their help in completing the collection, I thought of creating this blog so that they know what is missing and what they need to look out when they get any coins from their purchases in any shop.
I'm sure if you know some of the stores well enough, they should oblige in you having a dekho at their coins and take away some of them away for me.
Happy hunting and collecting :)
01. 50 New Pence
These coins were in circulation from about 1969 till about 1982. Extremely hard to find coins and hence I guess a single coin should suffice.
02. Britannia
These coins were issued from mostly 1982 till about 2008 or so. Should be a bit easy to find. So will require as many coins as possible from the years it was minted.
03. Royal Arms (2008-Present)
Will require as many coins as possible of 2008 through to 2015.
Interesting this design coin when put together with other certain other coins forms an interesting picture. For the rest of the coins, please see this blog :
Missing a few special British Coins of lower decimals or denominations
04. UK's accession to the European Economic Community (1973)
It was introduced to celebrate the UK's accession to the European Economic Community. It features nine hands clasping each other in a circle, symbolising the nine member states of the community.
05. UK's Presidency of the Council of Ministers (1992-93)
The 1992-1993 50p celebrates the UK's presidency of the European Council of Ministers, and the completion of the Single Market. It features a conference table seen from above, around which are 12 chairs for the Council of Ministers. The UK is represented at the head of the table which includes 12 stars; one for each member of the EEC, placed in the geographic positions of their capital cities.
06. 50th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings (1994)
On 6th June 1944, a date known ever since as D-Day, a mighty alliance of British, American and Commonwealth armed forces crossed over from England to Normandy and began an assault on occupying German troops. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of these D-Day landings, this 50p depicts an armada of ships and planes heading in one direction.
07. 25th Anniversary of the UK's accession to the European Economic Community (1998)
The first "new sized" commemorative 50p was issued to commemorate 25 years of the UK in the EEC. Ireland and Denmark also joined Britain in becoming the newest members of the European Community in 1973, bringing the total number of member states to nine. Interestingly, in 1973 Britain's joining of the EEC was the subject of Britain's first-ever commemorative 50p.
08. 50th Anniversary of the National Health Service (1998)
Issued to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of establishing the National Health Service in 1948.
09. 150th Anniversary of the Public Libraries Act (2000)
The Public Libraries Act of 1850 was an Act of Parliament which first gave local boroughs the power to establish free public libraries. It was the first legal step towards the creation of universal access to information and literature, and it is seen as a milestone in the social education of the country.
10. 100th Anniversary of the formation of the Women's Social and Political Union (2003)
The Suffragettes 50p commemorates the centenary of the establishment of the Women's Social and Political Union. With Emmeline and Christabelle Pankhurst at its forefront, the Suffrugette movement finally saw the partial votes for women in 1918, with the franchise being extended to all women over 21 in 1928.
I'm sure if you know some of the stores well enough, they should oblige in you having a dekho at their coins and take away some of them away for me.
Happy hunting and collecting :)
01. 50 New Pence
These coins were in circulation from about 1969 till about 1982. Extremely hard to find coins and hence I guess a single coin should suffice.
02. Britannia
These coins were issued from mostly 1982 till about 2008 or so. Should be a bit easy to find. So will require as many coins as possible from the years it was minted.
03. Royal Arms (2008-Present)
Will require as many coins as possible of 2008 through to 2015.
Interesting this design coin when put together with other certain other coins forms an interesting picture. For the rest of the coins, please see this blog :
Missing a few special British Coins of lower decimals or denominations
04. UK's accession to the European Economic Community (1973)
It was introduced to celebrate the UK's accession to the European Economic Community. It features nine hands clasping each other in a circle, symbolising the nine member states of the community.
05. UK's Presidency of the Council of Ministers (1992-93)
The 1992-1993 50p celebrates the UK's presidency of the European Council of Ministers, and the completion of the Single Market. It features a conference table seen from above, around which are 12 chairs for the Council of Ministers. The UK is represented at the head of the table which includes 12 stars; one for each member of the EEC, placed in the geographic positions of their capital cities.
06. 50th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings (1994)
On 6th June 1944, a date known ever since as D-Day, a mighty alliance of British, American and Commonwealth armed forces crossed over from England to Normandy and began an assault on occupying German troops. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of these D-Day landings, this 50p depicts an armada of ships and planes heading in one direction.
07. 25th Anniversary of the UK's accession to the European Economic Community (1998)
The first "new sized" commemorative 50p was issued to commemorate 25 years of the UK in the EEC. Ireland and Denmark also joined Britain in becoming the newest members of the European Community in 1973, bringing the total number of member states to nine. Interestingly, in 1973 Britain's joining of the EEC was the subject of Britain's first-ever commemorative 50p.
08. 50th Anniversary of the National Health Service (1998)
Issued to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of establishing the National Health Service in 1948.
09. 150th Anniversary of the Public Libraries Act (2000)
The Public Libraries Act of 1850 was an Act of Parliament which first gave local boroughs the power to establish free public libraries. It was the first legal step towards the creation of universal access to information and literature, and it is seen as a milestone in the social education of the country.
10. 100th Anniversary of the formation of the Women's Social and Political Union (2003)
The Suffragettes 50p commemorates the centenary of the establishment of the Women's Social and Political Union. With Emmeline and Christabelle Pankhurst at its forefront, the Suffrugette movement finally saw the partial votes for women in 1918, with the franchise being extended to all women over 21 in 1928.
11. 50th Anniversary of the first four-minute mile by Roger Bannister (2004)
On 6 May 1954, 25-year old medical student Roger Bannister broke the 4 minute mile barrier, celebrated by this 50p issue. His time of 3mins 59.4 seconds was achieved at the Iffley Road track in Oxford and watched by around 3000 spectators. This 50p is unusual in the sense that it is very rare for the achievement of a living person to be celebrated on a coin.
12. 250th Anniversary of Samuel Johnson's Dictionary of the English Language (2005)
Samuel Johnson's dictionary published in 1755 is among the most influential pieces of scholarship in the history of the English language. It was used by famous authors such as Charles Dickens, Thomas Hardy and Oscar Wilde. It took eight years to compile and listed 40,000 words. This 50p was issued in 2005 to mark the 250th anniversary of its publication.
13. 150th Anniversary of the institution of the Victoria Cross (2006)
The Victoria Cross is the highest award for gallantry that a British and Commonwealth serviceman can achieve. A recommendation for the Victoria Cross is normally issued by an officer at regimental level or equivalent and has to be supported by three witnesses. 634 VC's were awarded in World War One and 182 in World War Two.
14. 150th Anniversary of the institution of the Victoria Cross - Soldier (2006)
Depiction of a soldier carrying a wounded comrade with an outline of the Victoria Cross surrounded by a sunburst effect in the background. The Victoria Cross is the highest award for gallantry that a British and Commonwealth serviceman can achieve.
15. Centenary of the Foundation of the Scouting Movement (2007)
The Scouting movement was started in 1907 by Lord Robert Baden-Powell at an experimental camp in 1907 on Brownsea Island in Dorset. Baden-Powell was a decorated soldier, talented artist and free-thinker who believed in teaching boys practical outdoor activities and resourcefulness. 'Be prepared' became the motto of the scouting movement and features on the design of this commemorative 50p.
16. 250th anniversary of the foundation of the Royal Botanic Gardens (2009)
The Kew Gardens 50p hit the headlines in February 2014 when it was revealed as the most scarce 50p in circulation. At the peak of the hype surrounding its value, some coins were exchanging hands for hundreds of pounds! The Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew are a UNESCO World Heritage Site which boast 4.5 acres of gardens under glass as well as a soaring treetop walkway. One of the garden buildings is a Chinese Pagoda built in 1761 which features on the design of this scarce commemorative 50p.
17. Celebrating 100 Years of Girlguiding UK (2010)
Girlguiding began in the UK in 1910 after Robert Baden-Powell asked his sister Agnes to start a group especially for girls that would run in a similar way to the scouting movement he founded in 1907. The trefoil Girlguiding logo represents the threefold promise of the Guides, and is the focus of this commemorative 50p which celebrates the centenary of the organisation.
18. Celebrating 50 years of the work of WWF (2011)
The Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) was conceived in 1961, and is the largest conservation organisation in the world, focussing their work on saving endangered species and conserving the world's most precious natural places. The reverse of this 50p design features 50 different icons to represent the variety of work which the organisation is involved with.
19. Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the birth of Christopher Ironside (2013)
Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the birth of Christopher Ironside.
20. The 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Benjamin Britten (2013)
In his busy life, Britten compiled an impressive and diverse body of work ranging across many genres and moods. He was also an outstanding pianist and conductor. Since his death in 1976, Britten's reputation as one of the greatest musicians of the age has continued to grow. This 50p design has been issued to commemorate the centenary of his birth in 1913, and features celebratory words from Tennyson set against a double stave - referencing the piano on which Britten was a virtuoso.
21. The Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games (2014)
This 50p commemorates the 20th Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014. The reverse design features a depiction of a sprinter and a cyclist alongside the St Andrew's Cross. Athletics and cycling are two of the 17 different sports featuring in the Games over 11 days.
22. 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain (2015)
The Battle of Britain was an intense air battle fought mainly throughout the summer of 1940 between Germany and Britain. The name for the conflict was derived from a Winston Churchill speech in which he said “The Battle of France is over. I expect the Battle of Britain is about to begin”. Ultimately it was a decisive victory for the RAF and Britain, and crucially it was the first time Germany had faced defeat in World War Two. The reverse design of this commemorative 50p depicts three airmen scrambling towards their planes.
23. Team GB (2016)
To wish Team GB success in Rio de Janeiro in the 2016 Summer Olympics, The Royal Mint have issued this Team GB 50p coin. The coin features an original design created for Rio 2016. The reverse features a swimmer with the Team GB logo, the Olympic rings and the inscription “TEAM GB”.
24. Battle of Hastings (2016)
The Battle of Hastings was fought on the 14th October 1066 between the French army led by Duke William II and the English army led by King Harold. This day, 950 years ago, King Harold II was defeated by William the Conqueror which led to the collapse of the English army. William was crowned as the first Norman King, a crucial moment in medieval history. The battle was such a significant event that it completely changed the course of history.
25. Beatrix Potter Anniversary (2016)
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Beatrix Potter, the Royal Mint have released this 50p to celebrate Beatrix herself. The coin includes elements that celebrate Beatrix as the artist behind some of the best-loved characters in children’s literature along with the nostalgic font used for the inscription.
26. Beatrix Potter Peter Rabbit (2016)
The Royal Mint is honouring Beatrix Potter with a series of 50p coins and this Peter Rabbit 50p is the second release. 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit’ was the first of Beatrix Potter’s tales and the mischievous character has been captured on a 50p coin.
27. Beatrix Potter Jemima Puddle-Duck (2016)
The Royal Mint is honouring Beatrix Potter with a series of 50p coins and this Jemima Puddle-Duck 50p is the third release. 'The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck’ features a domestic duck, named Jemima, whose character is featured on this 50p coin.
28. Beatrix Potter Tiggy-Winkle (2016)
The Royal Mint is honouring Beatrix Potter with a series of 50p coins and this Mrs Tiggy-Winkle 50p is the fourth release. Potter based her eponymous character on her much loved pet hedgehog – Mrs Tiggy-Winkle and Kitty MacDonald, a Scottish washerwoman. The conscientious hedgehog features on this 50p in her washerwoman’s dress and petticoat.
29. Beatrix Potter Squirrel Nutkin (2016)
The Royal Mint is honouring Beatrix Potter with a series of 50p coins and this Squirrel Nutkin 50p is the fifth release. ‘The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin’ features the impertinent, yet loveable, red squirrel named Nutkin and his escape from an owl called Old Brown, whose character is featured on this 50p coin.
(PS: All images and text for description are from the internet, obviously none from me!)
So, if you find a coin or coins that resembles any of the above images, please please do leave me a message. I live in India and hence collecting these coins are impossible unless I have some wonderful helping angels such as you. :)
Vinay G
1955 hrs IST
15-OCT-2016
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