Fifty pounds (British coin) facts for kids
| United Kingdom | |
| Value | £50 |
|---|---|
| Mass | 31 g |
| Diameter | 34.00 mm |
| Edge | Milled |
| Composition | .999 fine silver |
| Years of minting | 2015 |
| Obverse | |
| Design | Queen Elizabeth II |
| Designer | Jody Clark |
| Design date | 2015 |
| Reverse | |
| Design | Britannia |
| Designer | Jody Clark |
| Design date | 2015 |
The fifty pound coin (or £50 coin) is a special coin from the United Kingdom. It's not like the coins you use every day, but it's a commemorative coin. This means it's made to celebrate something or remember an important event. The Royal Mint, which makes all UK coins, first made the £50 coin in 2015.
These coins are sold at their face value, meaning you pay £50 for a £50 coin. They are considered legal tender, so you could technically use them to buy things. However, they are mostly made for people who collect coins. You won't find them in your change! Only a limited number of these coins are made, often 100,000 or less, making them quite special.
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What Does the £50 Coin Look Like?
Each fifty pound coin has two main sides: the front (obverse) and the back (reverse).
The Front of the Coin
The front of every UK coin shows a picture of the reigning monarch. For the £50 coin, this is a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This design was created by an artist named Jody Clark in 2015.
The Back of the Coin
The back of the coin often features a special design related to the event or theme it's celebrating.
Britannia Design
The very first £50 coin, released in 2015, showed a picture of Britannia. Britannia is a female figure who has been a symbol of Britain for a very long time. She often appears with a shield and a trident. This design was also created by Jody Clark.
Other Designs
Sometimes, the £50 coin celebrates important anniversaries. For example, in 2016, a £50 coin was made to mark 400 years since the death of the famous writer, William Shakespeare. This coin had a different design created by John Bergdahl.
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