Change Checker 50th Anniversary of the 50p CERTIFIED BU Coin Set

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To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the 50p coin, The Royal Mint has reissued five of the most popular and collectable 50ps in British history. When released earlier this year, the Base Proof, Silver Proof and Gold Proof sets sold out completely within just two hours.Due to this incredible demand many collectors missed out, The Royal Mint has issued a Brilliant Uncirculated edition of the 50th Anniversary of the 50p Coin Set that is available to you today. This prestigious set features five of the most iconic 50p designs to have ever been released. Reissued specially for this important 50th anniversary, these include: Kew Gardens 50p – this 50p released in 2009 marked 250 years of the botanical garden, and was the rarest 50p in circulation, making it incredibly popular. Britannia New Pence 50p – Replicating the original design of the 50p when it was first released in 1969, the Britannia 50p, designed by Christopher Ironside, is instantly recognisable. Girl Guides 50p – this 50p, originally released in 2010, celebrated the centenary of 100 years of Girl Guiding and featured the trefoil, the symbol of Girl Guiding. Scouting 50p – marking the centenary of the Scout Movement, this 50p was originally released in 2007 and featured the Scout’s symbol and motto ‘Be Prepared’. Roger Bannister 50p – released in 2004, this 50p marks the fiftieth anniversary of the first time the four-minute mile was broken by Roger Bannister in 1954. Each coin has been protectively encapsulated and certified as superior Brilliant Uncirculated quality, delivered in a customised Change Checker page. Specifications Country of Issue: United Kingdom Year of issue: 2019 Diameter: 27.30mm (each coin) Weight: 8g (each coin) Metal: Base Metal - cupro-nickel Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated Obverse: Jody Clark Reverse: Various