The Royal Mint has revealed its top ten rarest 50 pence coins currently in circulation. Since moving to pounds and pence in 1971, more than 70 variations of the 50p coin have been minted, including ...

The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and ... Its 27.5mm diameter makes it the largest of any British coin, and allows space for decorative pictures. It has often been used to celebrate ...