The Diversity Built Britain 50p coin is worth £1.00 to a UK coin collector.
How Much Is the Diversity 50p Coin Worth?
This coins is worth face value with over 10 million in circulation.
The Diversity 50p coin worth from our recent research of eBay sold prices shows:
- £1.00 for a circulated coin in good condition
- £1.95 (+ P&P) for a coin from a sealed bag (may have some dings from other coins on the bag)
- £16 for Brand New Uncirculated Full Sealed Bag Of 20 X Coins
- £1.00 to £1.50 (+ P&P) for a coin from circulation (depends upon condition)
How rare is the Diversity Built Britain 50p?
There is approximately 10 million Diversity Built Britain coins in circulation making this a common coin to find in your change.
As well as circulated coins, this 50p was also released in BUNC, Silver, and Gold limited editions, see details below.
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Is the 50p Diversity Built Britain a rare coin?
The 50p Diversity Built Britain entered general circulation with a mintage figure of only 2.5 million coins in the initial release, with a maximum of 10 million coins in total.
This means that it is very common to find this coin in your pocket change. Check our rare 50p coin list for coins worth more than face value.
What does “Diversity Built Britain” mean?
The Diversity Built Britain coin was released on 17th October 2020 by The Royal Mint to celebrate British Diversity.
This new “DIVERSITY BUILT BRITAIN” fifty pence coin marks the contribution minority communities have made to the shared history of the United Kingdom.
Brilliant Uncirculated Coin (BUNC)
- Features a new design by Dominique Evans, the designer of the VE Day 2020 UK Coin
- The inscription on the reverse reads ‘DIVERSITY BUILT BRITAIN’
- The coin celebrates British diversity and marks a change for UK coinage
- Finished to Brilliant Uncirculated standard
- PRODUCT CODE: UK20PXBU
- Issue Price: £10 + P&P
BU COIN SPECIFICATION
| DENOMINATION | 50p |
|---|---|
| ALLOY | Cupro-nickel |
| WEIGHT | 8.00 g |
| DIAMETER | 27.30mm |
| REVERSE DESIGNER | Dominique Evans |
| OBVERSE DESIGNER | Jody Clark |
| QUALITY | Brilliant Uncirculated |
| YEAR | 2020 |
Silver Proof Coin
- Limited Edition 25,000 Coins
- The coin celebrates British diversity and marks a change for UK coinage
- The design is by Dominique Evans, the designer of the Jane Austen 2017 UK Coin
- Struck in sterling silver and finished to Proof standard
- The coin is unique in seeking to embrace all elements of diversity in Britain
- PRODUCT CODE: UK20PXSP
- Issue Price: £57.50 + P&P
| MAXIMUM COIN MINTAGE | 25,010 coins |
|---|---|
| ALLOY | .925 Sterling Silver |
| WEIGHT | 8.00 g |
| DIAMETER | 27.30mm |
Silver Proof Piedfort Coin
- Limited Edition 2,500 coins
- Double the weight of the standard Silver Proof coin
- Struck in sterling silver and finished to Proof standard
- PRODUCT CODE: UK20PXPS
- Issue Price: £100 + P&P
| MAXIMUM COIN MINTAGE | 2,510 Coins |
|---|---|
| ALLOY | .925 Sterling Silver |
| WEIGHT | 16.00 g |
| DIAMETER | 27.30mm |
Gold Proof Coin
- Limited Edition 950 gold proof coins
- Struck in fine gold and finished to Proof standard
- PRODUCT CODE: UK20PXGP
- Issue Price: £1,125 + P&P
| MAXIMUM COIN MINTAGE | 960 Coins |
|---|---|
| ALLOY | 22 Carat Gold |
| WEIGHT | 15.50 g |
| DIAMETER | 27.30mm |
Gold Proof Piedfort Coin
- Limited Edition 200 Coins
- A significant moment marked with a special Gold Piedfort coin (very rare to see a gold piedfort)
- Double the weight of the standard Gold Proof coin
- Issue Price: £2,225 + P&P
| MAXIMUM COIN MINTAGE | 210 |
|---|---|
| ALLOY | 22 Carat Gold |
| WEIGHT | 31.00 g |
| DIAMETER | 27.30mm |
Why does your 50p say “Diversity Built Britain”?
The Diversity 50p features the inscription, “DIVERSITY BUILT BRITAIN”
Many UK coin collectors are calling it the Crystal Maze Coin as the lines look like the dome used in the hit British TV series The Crystal Maze.
This is intended to speak of the individual differences and qualities, which have come together through connections and relationships to create something strong and united in the UK.
The lines form a geodome, a sphere made up of a series of interconnecting lines and triangles that form a network, each part as important as the other in creating a symbol of connection and strength.
The initials “DME” in the bottom right corner refer to Dominique Evans, the coin designer at The Royal Mint.
On designing the coin, Dominique said, “When designing this coin, I began by thinking about the people who inspire me and what diversity has meant in my life.
I believe that no matter where you are born, we all belong under the same sky and this was the starting point of the design”. BELONGING UNDER ONE SKY.
The portfolio of designs from Dominique includes the Sapphire Coronation of Her Majesty The Queen, a coin celebrating the life and work of Jane Austen, and a commemorative coin for Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
What is the Diversity 50p coin?
The Diversity coin has been issued to celebrate the enormous contribution people from all ethnic backgrounds have made to building Britain, The Royal Mint has struck a new coin.
It marks a moment to respect everyone’s part in the story of our nation and a time to look forward together.
Anne Jessopp, CEO of The Royal Mint, said:
“Britain’s history is rich and diverse. For more than 1,100 years, the nation’s story has been told through coins struck by The Royal Mint, a narrative carried in the pockets and purses of all its people.
The contribution of ethnic minority communities has been such an important part of that story but has often gone unrecognised.
This coin has been created to celebrate all the people who have made Britain what it is today. This is a very exciting development for us and the launch of this important coin coincides with Black History Month, signalling a change in UK coinage, one that I am personally delighted to pioneer.”
What does Diversity Built Britain mean?
The words ‘Diversity Built Britain’ talk about the differences between us and the connection which gives us unity according to coin designer Dominique Evans.
Alongside the release of the coins, the Royal Mint and the West India Committee will also issue education packs to primary schools in England and Wales, so children have the opportunity to learn about these achievements.
Founded in the City of London in 1735, the West India Committee is the oldest body representative of the Commonwealth.
Backed by the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak is quoted in the press to have said: “I have seen first-hand the contribution made by ethnic minority communities to Britain’s history. That is why I backed the ‘We Too Built Britain’ campaign and requested that the Royal Mint introduced this coin to celebrate it.”
“This coin, and the rest of the series, will act as a fitting tribute to the very profound impact ethnic minority communities have made on Britain, and I am grateful to the Royal Mint for turning this around at record speed.”
The Government will consult with stakeholders including “We Too Built Britain” and other groups representing minority communities on the themes of future coins in this series.
Read the UK Government Press Release
