Diversity 50p

Diversity Built Britain 50p

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The Diversity Built Britain 50p 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.

Diversity Built Britain 50p how rare is it?

The Diversity fifty pence has entered general circulation with a mintage figure said to be only two and a half million coins in the initial release (up to a maximum of ten million coins) that can be found in your change.

Is the Diversity Built Britain 50p worth anything?

To see what the Diversity 50p is worth in 2021, check eBay Sold items. Our research shows:

• £1.50 (+ P&P) for a coin from a sealed bag (may have some dings from other coins on the bag)
• £1.00 to £1.50 (+ P&P) for a coin from circulation (depends upon condition)

Diversity Built Britain 50p eBay

Current eBay listings for the Diversity Fifty Pence Coins include:

50p Diversity Built Britain 2020

Uncirculated, From Sealed Bag, New 50p Coin

Comes in its own protective pouch – free postage

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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
• Price on Issue Date: £10 + P&P

BUNC SPECIFICATION

Diversity 50p Silver Proof Coin

Silver Proof Piedfort Coin

Diversity 50p Gold Proof Coin

Diversity 50p Coin Design

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, 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 include 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.

Diversity Built Britain Education Packs

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

Diversity Built Britain 50p