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The British fifty pence (50p) coin - often pronounced fifty pee - is a unit of currency equalling one half of a Pound Sterling. It is a seven-sided coin formed as an equilateral-curve heptagon, or Reuleaux polygon - a curve of constant width, meaning that the diameter is constant across any bisection. This shape, which was revolutionary at the time of its introduction, makes it easily distinguishable from round coins both by feel and by sight, while its constant breadth allows it to roll in vending machines.
The first UK Fifty Pence coin was issued in 1969 with the classic Britannia reverse design by Christopher Ironside, which was superseded in 2008 by the Matthew Dent design for circulation coins.The denomination is also extensively used to issue circulating commemorative coins.
Beginning in 2009, the Royal Mint started issuing 50 pence coins for collectors - such as this one - which are not meant to be released in circulation, so are classified as Non-Circulating Legal Tender (NCLT).
Gruffalo 50p Coin
This coin continues the great success of earlier circulation commemoratives celebrating favourite children story characters; it marks 20 years since the publication of the book - The Gruffalo®. The coin was issued in several formats: Brilliant Uncirculated, cased in a wallet, which opens out to reveal illustrations from the book, and information about Julia Donaldson (author) and Axel Scheffler (illustrator); Silver Proof, coloured, in acrylic block which displays a colourful forest scene and also features another key character from the story - Mouse; Gold Proof, in a walnut case, within a carton showcasing The Gruffalo, and a booklet taking the reader through the story of The Gruffalo.
A second coin about this character was issued later the same year, featuring The Gruffalo and Mouse.
No coins of this type were issued into circulation.
- A host of different designs feature on 50p coins. Just this year, they have ranged from another children's favourite character The Gruffalo to a black hole in memory of Stephen Hawking.
- Fans queue for hours to buy new Gruffalo 50p pieces: Royal Mint sparks a rush to the deep dark wood with three coins that won't enter circulation Three new Royal Mint coins based on a children's.
According to a Royal Proclamation published in November 2018, there will soon be a new 50p coin featuring a depiction of popular children’s character The Gruffalo.