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The 2006 Victoria Cross Heroic Acts 50p is part of a two-coin set honouring the United Kingdom’s highest award for gallantry. With a mintage of around ten million, it is a relatively common commemorative coin, collected mainly for its design and military theme rather than rarity alone.
Core specifications and guide values for the circulating coin and main collector versions.
| Aspect | Figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Denomination | 50 pence | Standard seven-sided UK 50p coin issued for general circulation in 2006. |
| Alloy, weight & diameter | Cupro-nickel, 8.00 g, 27.30 mm | Usual circulation specification (75% copper, 25% nickel) used on commemorative 50p coins of this period. |
| Mintage (circulating) | 10,000,500 | Just over ten million coins entered circulation, making this a common design to find in change compared with key modern rarities. |
| Designers |
Reverse: Clive Duncan Obverse: Ian Rank-Broadley |
The obverse carries the fourth definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II; the reverse shows the “heroic acts” scene. |
| Typical value (circulated) | £0.50 to around £2.50 | Many dealers and price guides treat circulated examples as close to face value, but nicer coins often sell in the £1–£2.50 range depending on condition and demand. |
| BU & Proof (guide) | BU: ~£8–£10 Silver Proof / Piedfort: tens of pounds |
Brilliant Uncirculated coins in original packaging command a clear premium, with silver proof and piedfort versions typically selling for significantly more due to low mintages and proof finish. |
The Victoria Cross Heroic Acts 50p is popular with collectors of military and remembrance themes. While it is not especially rare, the design and story behind the coin give it strong long-term appeal.
