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The current market value for the Diversity Built Britain 50p is estimated at £0.50. Values can vary based on condition and demand.
High-quality images of the 2020 Diversity Built Britain 50p showing obverse and design details. Click any image to view full size.
Tip: Click any image to view it in full size. All images show the actual 2020 Diversity Built Britain 50p as issued by The Royal Mint, helping you identify genuine coins and understand their design features.
Launched in October 2020, this was the first UK coin ever minted to specifically celebrate the contribution of ethnic minority communities to British history. Designed by Dominique Evans, it represents a pivotal shift toward more inclusive coin design.
The interlocking triangles form a geodesic dome. Each segment represents an individual or community, suggesting that we are all connected under "one sky," creating a structure that is stronger together than its individual parts.
With 10.3 million minted, it's a common find. However, the first 2.5 million were released as a "wave" during Black History Month 2020. Collectors often prioritize these "First Release" examples found in original bank bags.
Issued in 2020, the “Diversity Built Britain” 50p is the first UK coin specifically created to recognise the role of ethnic minority communities in shaping the nation. It is a common circulation coin, but an important design thematically.
Core specifications and typical market values for the standard circulating issue.
| Aspect | Figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Denomination | 50 pence | Standard seven-sided UK 50p coin issued for general circulation in 2020. |
| Alloy, weight & diameter | Cupro-nickel, 8.00 g, 27.30 mm | 75% copper, 25% nickel alloy in the usual “larger” 50p specification used for commemorative designs of this era. |
| Mintage (circulating) | 10,300,000 | An initial tranche of 2.5 million entered circulation in October 2020, with a final circulation mintage a little over ten million, making it relatively common to find in change. |
| Designers |
Reverse: Dominique Evans Obverse: Jody Clark |
The obverse carries the definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II; the reverse is Evans’ first 50p design. |
| Typical value (circulated) | £0.75 to around £2.50 | Average circulated examples tend to sell for a modest premium over face value, with sharper, almost-uncirculated pieces reaching the higher end of this range. |
Although not rare in terms of mintage, the Diversity Built Britain 50p is a landmark coin for its subject matter and is widely collected as part of modern UK 50p sets.
