© The Royal Mint, 2021
© The Royal Mint, 2021
50 Pence - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; John Logie Baird
2021 year| Copper-nickel | 8 g | 27.3 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2021 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.66 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#266287 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 24% |
Reverse
A depiction of a television mast emitting circular radio waves with a range of dates relating to John Logie Baird and the dates “1888” and “1946” aside the mast;
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JOHN LOGIE BAIRD TELEVISION PIONEER
1888 John Logie Baird born
1906 Studies engineering
1926 Demonstrates analogue television
1928 First transatlantic transmission
1946 John Logie Baird dies
AR DO
1888 1946
Engravers: Andrew Ross, Deborah Osborne
Edge
Plain
Comment
The third release in the Innovation in Science series, the coin was issued as part of the Annual Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated sets for 2021, as well as individually in a BU pack. The coin was also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof. Proof issue limit: 9,500.© The Royal Mint, 2021
Interesting fact
The 50p coin featuring Elizabeth II (5th portrait; John Logie Baird) 2021 from United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) is special because it commemorates the 100th anniversary of the first public demonstration of television by John Logie Baird, a Scottish engineer who is considered the inventor of the first television system that could transmit live, moving images. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and an image of John Logie Baird on the other, along with the words "JOHN LOGIE BAIRD 1888-1946" and "TELEVISION PIONEER." This coin is a unique way to celebrate the history of television and honor the contributions of John Logie Baird.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8852 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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