The Victoria Cross is the highest award for gallantry that a British serviceman can achieve.
The Brilliant Uncirculated set released just a short while later also saw an overwhelming response from collectors.įind out the story of each of the coins featured in the British Military 50p Set below… Not to mention the set also includes the 1994 D-Day 50p re-issued in the NEW 50p specifications for the first time ever!Įarlier in the year, the Base Proof, Silver Proof and Gold Proof British Culture 50p sets s old-out within just TWO HOURS of going on sale. These five 50p coins, pieced together for the first time, mark a rare milestone moment for British Coinage.
Since its issue in 1969, the world’s first seven-sided coin has become a huge favourite with collectors and has served as a canvas to commemorate some of the most iconic moments in British Military history.Īs we mark a milestone year for this iconic coin, The Royal Mint’s celebration continues as they reissue five of the most important 50p coins celebrating British Military history! As many collectors will know, 2019 marks the 50 th Anniversary of the 50p coin.
