Celebrate 50 years of the iconic 50p coin with this stunning silver proof 5-coin set. The set features five of the most iconic military themed 50p coins; D-Day Landings, Victoria Cross Anniversary, Victoria Cross Heroic Acts, Battle of Britain and Battle of Hastings. 

All of the coins are dated 2019 and only 1,969 of the silver proof sets have been issued. 

This is the second (and final) series of 50p coins issued to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the coin. The first set was released in early 2019.

All coins are all dated 2019 and are struck in a proof finish from fine silver.

The set features the following coins:

D-Day Landings 50th Anniversary

Victoria Cross 150th Anniversary

Victoria Cross Heroic Acts

Battle of Britain 75th Anniversary

Battle of Hastings 950th Anniversary

Only 1,969 of the coin sets will be produced - fitting as the first fifty pence coin was issued in 1969.

Obverse

The obverse of the coins was designed by Jody Clark and is the fifth coinage portai t of Queen Elizabeth II.

Reverse

Design Designer

D-Day Landings John Mills

Victoria Cross 150th Anniversary Claire Aldridge

Victoria Cross Heroic Acts Clive Duncan

Battle of Britain Gary Breeze

Battle of Hastings John Bergdahl

Specification

Diameter (mm) 27.3

Weight (g) 8

Fineness 0.925 Sterling Silver

Actual Metal Weight (Troy Ounces) 0.2379

Total Metal Weight in Set 1.1895 

PURCHASED DIRECT FROM ROYAL MINT WHEN ISSUED

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