'Diversity Built Britain' 50p released

In June 2020, The Royal Mint unveiled a 50p celebrating the diversity which built Britain.

According to the Mint, the coin marked a new era for British coinage, with more designs celebrating diversity and inclusivity set to follow. Here's some quick facts about the coin…

• The coin has been entered into general circulation, so you could find it in your change
• In September 2021 it was revealed that the coin's official mintage was 10,300,000 
• This mintage is much higher than many other 50p coins, so it's likely to be a common piece

The design of the Diversity 50p

The ‘Diversity Built Britain’ coin was designed by The Royal Mint’s Dominique Evans, who has also designed the 75th anniversary of VE Day, the Queen’s Sapphire coronation and Jane Austen £2.

Dominique Evans, Designer at The Royal Mint, said:

“When designing this coin, I began by thinking about the people who inspire me and what diversity has meant in my life. I believe that no matter where you are born, we all belong under the same sky and this was the starting point of the design.
 
“The background of the coin features a geodome with a series of interconnecting lines and triangles that form a network. Each part is equal, and symbolises a community of connection and strength. The words ‘DIVERSITY BUILT BRITAIN’ talks about the differences between us, and the connection which gives us unity. The design also looks to the future, how we can connect, develop bonds and grow stronger together.”

 
 

Diversity Built Britain coin details

Coin title	Signaling a change in the UK Coinage 2020:UK 50p Gold Proof Coin	Signaling a change in the UK Coinage 2020: UK 50p Piedfort Gold Proof Coin
Denomination	50p	50p
Issuing Authority	UK	UK
Alloy	999.9 Au – Red	999.9 Au - Red
Weight	15.50g	31.00g
Diameter	27.30mm	27.30mm
Obverse Designer	Jody Clark
Reverse Designer	Dominique Evans
Quality	Proof	Proof
Limited Edition Presentation	950	200
RRP	£1,125.00	£2,225.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coin title	Signaling a change in the UK Coinage 2020: UK 50p Silver Proof Coin	Signaling a change in the UK Coinage 2020: UK 50p Silver Proof Piedfort Coin
Denomination	50p
Issuing Authority	UK	UK
Alloy	925 Ag Sterling Silver	925 Ag Sterling Silver
Weight	8.00g	16.00g
Diameter	27.30mm	27.30mm
Obverse Designer	Jody Clark
Reverse Designer	Dominique Evans
Quality	Proof
Limited Edition Presentation	25,000	2,500
RRP	£57.50	£100.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coin title	Signaling a change in the UK Coinage 2020: UK 50p Brilliant Uncirculated Coin
Denomination	50p
Issuing Authority	UK
Alloy	Cupro Nickel
Weight	8.00g
Diameter	27.30mm
Obverse Designer	Jody Clark
Reverse Designer	Dominique Evans
Quality	Brilliant Uncirculated
Limited Edition Presentation	Unlimited
RRP	£10.00