BREAKING NEWS – 50p celebrating 100 years of BBC sold out within 2 hours!
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the BBC and to celebrate, the Royal Mint has released a brand new UK 50p. Over the last century, the British Broadcasting Corporation has been providing information, education and entertainment globally, broadcasting some of the world’s most exciting highs, but has also delivering some of the biggest lows.
Developed in partnership with the BBC, the reverse design takes inspiration from the BBC World News logo.
Sold out within 2 hours
The Royal Mint experienced queues of over 6,500 on their website, and in less than 2 hours of release, all premium specifications of the 100th Anniversary of the BBC 50p had completely sold out at the Royal Mint.
With all gold and silver specifications selling out so quickly at The Royal Mint, demand for the brilliant uncirculated BBC 50p is sure to rise significantly. However, you can still secure it in gold and silver specifications on our website whilst stocks last.
The BBC 50p Range
Celebrating an incredible 100 years of the British Broadcasting Corporation providing education, information and entertainment to the world with this brand new release. Prices from just £4.99 (+p&p).
Click here to shop the 100th Anniversary of the BBC range >>
The 2022 RBL Poppy Masterpiece – Gifting a Masterpiece
Each year, we work in partnership with the Royal British Legion to create bespoke coins and commemoratives, including a Poppy Masterpiece coin.
This year’s official Royal British Legion Poppy Masterpiece coin has just been released. And this 2022 issue is especially important as it marks the 40th anniversary of the Falklands Conflict. The 2022 RBL Poppy Masterpiece features 39 stylised poppies surrounding one central, hand-painted, red poppy.
Every 2022 RBL Poppy Masterpiece coin is individually hand-painted by our in-house artist Adam Taylor. He used traditional model painting techniques, which means each one has unique brush strokes and subtle differences in colour.
Gifting a Masterpiece
We met with Falklands Veteran Chris Caroe to learn about his experience during the conflict and his subsequent support of the Royal British Legion.
To thank Chris for his service and for sharing his story with us, we gifted him one of the 2022 RBL Poppy Masterpieces. You can watch his reaction below.
If you’re interested…
We’re now taking commissions for this year’s Masterpiece (just like the one we gifted to Chris Caroe!) so you have a limited opportunity to own one for yourself. Click here to find out more about this impressive release and reserve yours >>
Collecting world queues for first King Charles III coins
On 30th September, The Royal Mint revealed the first King Charles III coins which featured His Majesty’s portrait for the first time.
News articles around the world reported on these new coins in anticipation of their release yesterday morning.
In the 3 days between the coin designs being revealed and their issue yesterday, significantly higher interest was generated for these coins compared to the sell-out Platinum Jubilee coins issued earlier this year.
High demand for King Charles III coins drives hour-long queues
At 9am this morning, The Royal Mint’s website had a queue of over 45,000 people. By 11.30am, it had increased to over 66,000.
Within just an hour of release, all Silver Proof limited edition presentations had sold out at The Royal Mint, including the 5oz, 10oz, and Kilo Silver Proof coins.
However, The Royal Mint has confirmed that the 1oz Silver Proof coin doesn’t have an edition limit, but will only be available until Saturday, 31 December 2022.
Issued in memory of Queen Elizabeth II, The Royal Mint has imposed a strict buying window for the coins, which is also driving demand.
So, please don’t delay. They’re available to buy here now >>
Queen Elizabeth II Memorial 50p
Included in the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial coin range is a brand new UK 50p, expected to enter circulation by December 2022.
This is the FIRST UK coinage to feature King Charles III on the obverse, designed by renowned sculptor Martin Jennings and fully approved by His Majesty the King.
The reverse design by Edgar Fuller and Cecil Thomas takes inspiration from the 1953 Coronation Crown.
Queen Elizabeth II Memorial £5
The Queen Elizabeth II Memorial £5 also features the first King Charles III effigy by Martin Jennings on the obverse.
The reverse design by John Bergdahl features two new portraits of Queen Elizabeth II along with the years of her life, 1926-2022.
The Queen Elizabeth II Memorial coins are the first UK coins to feature King Charles III’s effigy on the obverse, and are already some the most collectable and sought after coins in history.
Secure the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial coins for your collection here >>
