#fifty-pence

[michaeltalbot]

First look at the design for the 2019 fifty-pence coin marking the 160th anniversary of the birth of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes.

I’m not going to lie, I’m a wee-bit disappointed. The reverse design, by Stephen Raw, isn’t the most inspiring; for what was a groundbreaking creation it seems somewhat bland, in my opinion.

No details yet on the release date, circulation status, or mint figures. It’s also not available to purchase as an individual coin as of writing; those wanting one early shall have to purchase a 2019 UK Coin Annual, such as the one below, from the Royal Mint themselves:

https://www.royalmint.com/our-coins/ranges/annual-sets/The-2019-United-Kingdom-Annual-Brilliant-Uncirculated-Coin-Set/

[michaeltalbot]

Special 50p coin expected to mark Brexit

The chancellor is set to announce the commemorative coin during his Budget speech in the Commons.

So help me god if I find out that Brexit supporting idiots end up hording these. I’m having enough difficulty as it is completing my collection.

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I just hope the design is better than the unofficial ‘coins’ that are already available.