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Victoria Cross Medal 50p

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Victoria Cross Medal 50p - Reverse - 2006 UK 50p Coin
Price Guide
£0.50
Rarity Score 20

Coin Specifications

Denomination
50p
Year
2006
Metal
Cupro-nickel
Finish
Circulating
Mintage
12,087,000
Weight
8.00 g
Diameter
27.30 mm
Product Code
HISE06VC50
Obverse
Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse
Claire Aldridge

How much is the Victoria Cross Medal 50p worth?

As a circulating coin, the Victoria Cross Medal 50p is worth its face value of 50p. However, collectors may pay more for high-grade examples or if the coin is scarce. Check our rarity score to see how sought-after this coin is.

Victoria Cross Medal 50p Images

High-quality images of the 2006 Victoria Cross Medal 50p showing obverse and design details. Click any image to view full size.

Victoria Cross Medal 50p Obverse - 2006 UK 50p Coin Head Side
Obverse (Heads)
Designed by Ian Rank-Broadley
The obverse (heads side) of the 2006 50p coin featuring the portrait designed by Ian Rank-Broadley .

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Coin Description

2006 Elizabeth II 'The 150th Anniversary of the Institution of the Victoria Cross' 50p Coin. See also the Victoria Cross Heroic Acts 50p coin as they were released as a set.

About This Coin

  • Commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Victoria Cross, the highest military decoration awarded for valour in the British armed forces.
  • Designed by Claire Aldridge, the reverse of the coin shows both the obverse and reverse of the Victoria Cross medal.
  • The obverse side of the coin features the fourth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley.

🎖️ 2006 Victoria Cross Medal 50p
Circulating 50p marking the 150th anniversary of the Victoria Cross, showing the medal itself front and back.

Summary of Value & Key Facts

The 2006 Victoria Cross Medal 50p is one of two coins issued to honour the United Kingdom’s highest award for gallantry. With more than twelve million in circulation, it is a common find in change, collected mainly for its design and military theme rather than rarity.

📊 Key Figures

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 75% copper, 25% nickel alloy in the usual larger 50p specification used for commemorative designs of this era.
Mintage (circulating) 12,087,000 Over twelve million coins entered circulation, making this a common design compared with modern key-date rarities.
Designers Reverse: Claire Aldridge
Obverse: Ian Rank-Broadley 		The obverse carries the fourth definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II; the reverse shows the front and reverse of the Victoria Cross medal.
Typical value (circulated) £0.50 to around £2.00 Most circulated examples trade around face value; excellent, lightly-circulated pieces can achieve a small premium up to about £2.
BU & Proof (guide) BU: ~£8–£9
Silver Proof: tens of pounds		 Brilliant Uncirculated coins in sets and medal/heroic-acts two-coin packs are worth several times face value, with silver proof and piedfort versions higher again.
💡 Collector Notes

The Victoria Cross Medal 50p is popular with collectors of military, remembrance and medal-themed coins. It is usually collected together with its companion “Heroic Acts” 50p showing a soldier carrying a wounded comrade.

  • Commemorative theme: Issued to mark 150 years since the creation of the Victoria Cross, the UK’s highest award for bravery. This coin focuses on the medal itself rather than a specific act of heroism.
  • Design: The reverse shows both sides of the Victoria Cross medal, including the inscription “29 JAN 1856” in the centre of the reverse of the cross, the letters “VC” to the right and the value “FIFTY PENCE” below. The design highlights the shape and detail of the medal that recipients wear.
  • Rarity in context: With over twelve million in circulation, this coin is considered common on rarity indexes. Its collectability comes more from its subject and connection to British military history than from low mintage.
  • Circulating vs collector versions:
    • Circulated: Most examples found in change are worth about face value; the best prices are reserved for coins with minimal wear and clean fields.
    • Brilliant Uncirculated: Sold in Royal Mint sets and two-coin Victoria Cross packs, BU pieces show sharp detail and full lustre and are generally worth several pounds above face value.
    • Silver & Gold Proof: Low-mintage precious-metal versions exist and appeal to specialist collectors interested in high-end Victoria Cross-themed issues.
  • Collecting tip: For a circulation set, look for coins with clear lettering around the cross and minimal scratching in the open fields. For a higher-end collection, aim for BU or proof versions in original packaging with their certificates intact.

Overall, the 2006 Victoria Cross Medal 50p is a widely available but historically significant commemorative, forming a cornerstone of any modern UK military or 50p type collection.