High-quality images of the 2007 Scouts 100th Anniversary 50p showing obverse and design details. Click any image to view full size.
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The 2007 Scouts 100th Anniversary 50p (often called the “Be Prepared” 50p) is a popular modern commemorative coin. With over seven million struck it is not rare, but demand from Scouting and 50p collectors gives it a modest premium in nicer grades.
Core specifications and guide values for the standard circulating issue.
| Aspect | Figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Denomination | 50 pence | Standard seven-sided UK 50p coin issued for general circulation in 2007. |
| Alloy, weight & diameter | Cupro-nickel, 8.00 g, 27.30 mm | 75% copper, 25% nickel alloy in the usual “large” 50p specification used for commemorative designs of this period. |
| Mintage (circulating) | 7,710,750 | More than 7.7 million coins entered circulation, making this a relatively common commemorative 50p. |
| Designers |
Reverse: Kerry Jones Obverse: Ian Rank-Broadley |
The obverse carries the fourth definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II; the reverse shows the Scout emblem and motto. |
| Typical value (circulated) | £0.50 to around £2.00 | Most examples trade close to face value; clean, lightly-circulated coins often sell around £1–£2 depending on condition and demand. |
| BU value (guide) | About £6–£8 | Brilliant Uncirculated coins in Royal Mint packaging or sets typically command several times face value. |
The Scouts 100th Anniversary 50p is a staple of modern UK 50p collections. While not a key rarity, its design, theme and connection to the worldwide Scouting movement give it strong long-term appeal.
