A Brief History of the British 50p Coin
From the 1969 "golden-wonder" debut to today's Charles III commemoratives, 55 years of the iconic seven-sided UK coin.
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Auction round-up: top realised UK coin sales, 11 May 2026 to 18 May 2026
Top sale this week: 1999 1 Pound - Elizabeth II Scottish Lion at £259. 8 verified results from 11 May to 18 May 2026.
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UK coin market roundup 11 May – 17 May 2026: 1 Pound - Elizabeth II Scottish Lion; Silver Proof leads at £259
Top 10 verified UK coin sales for 11 May – 17 May 2026. £8,640 realised volume across 300 sales. Spink, Baldwin's, Noonans, Heritage and eBay UK verified results.
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Are UK Commemorative Coins a Good Investment?
The honest answer on whether modern British commemoratives make sense as an investment vs. a hobby, with the data to back it up.
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Gold Sovereigns: A Beginner's Investment Guide
How gold sovereigns work as both a numismatic piece and an investment, plus UK tax exemptions that make them unusually attractive.
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Auction round-up: top realised UK coin sales, 4 May 2026 to 11 May 2026
Top sale this week: 2009 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Kew Gardens at £272. 5 verified results from 4 May to 11 May 2026.
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UK coin market roundup 4 May – 10 May 2026: 50 Pence - Elizabeth II Kew Gardens; Silver Proof leads at £272
Top 10 verified UK coin sales for 4 May – 10 May 2026. £5,010 realised volume across 260 sales. Spink, Baldwin's, Noonans, Heritage and eBay UK verified results.
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UK Coin Market Recap April 2026: Top Sales and Price Moves
Top 20 verified UK coin sales for April 2026. £177,524 realised volume across 4000 sales. Spink, Baldwin's, Noonans, Heritage and eBay UK verified results.
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Why Rare 50p Prices Are Climbing in 2026
Kew Gardens 50p prices are up 18% year-on-year. Here's what's driving the rare British 50p market in 2026, and what's likely next.
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Auction round-up: top realised UK coin sales, 27 April 2026 to 4 May 2026
Top sale this week: 1871 1 Sovereign - Victoria 1st portrait at £1,258. 8 verified results from 27 April to 4 May 2026, plus 1817 1 Sovereign - George III.
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