FA Cup Coins
FA Cup Coins 150th Anniversary
Celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the FA Cup for 150 years of the Football Association Cup in 2022.
Coins celebrate the FA CUP 150th Anniversary. New FA Cup coins from the Royal Mint were released in BUNC, Silver, and Gold.
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Coin Mintages
| Coin | Mintage | Issue Price |
| £2 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin | Unlimited | £ 10.00 |
| £2 Silver Proof Coin | Limited Edition 3,750 | £ 72.50 |
| £2 Silver Proof Piedfort Coin | Limited Edition 1,150 | £ 117.50 |
| £2 Gold Proof Coin | Limited Edition 200 | £1,125.00 |
| £2 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin Cover (COIN & STAMP SET) | Limited Edition 10,000 | £ 17.50 |
| £2 Silver Proof Coin Cover (COIN & STAMP SET) | Limited Edition 1,000 | £ 72.50 |
| £2 Gold Proof Coin Cover (COIN & STAMP SET) | Limited Edition 150 | £1,125.00 |
The gold coin sold out 30 minutes after release and the Piedfort coin sold out 15 minutes later. The silver proof is also fully reserved on the day of release.
Strike Your Own From 14th March 2022
FA CUP Strike Your Own Coin
on 1st March, The Royal Mint announced that you can Strike Your Own FA CUP £2 coin whilst at the Royal Mint Experience tour (charges apply).
£2 Brilliant Uncirculated
FA CUP BUNC
PRODUCT CODE: UK22FCBU
| DENOMINATION | £2 |
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| ALLOY | Inner: Cupro-nickel. Outer: Nickel-brass |
| WEIGHT | 12.00 g |
| DIAMETER | 28.40mm |
| REVERSE DESIGNER | Matt Dent/Christian Davies |
| OBVERSE DESIGNER | Jody Clark |
| EDGE INSCRIPTION | FOOTBALL’S GREATEST CUP COMPETITION |
| QUALITY | Brilliant Uncirculated |
| YEAR | 2022 |
| EDGE | Finely milled incuse edge lettering |
£2 Silver Proof
FA CUP Silver Proof
PRODUCT CODE: UK22FCSP
| DENOMINATION | £2 |
|---|---|
| MAXIMUM COIN MINTAGE | 5,660 (LEP 3,750) |
| ALLOY | Inner: .925 sterling silver. Outer: .925 sterling silver plated with fine gold |
| WEIGHT | 12.00 g |
| DIAMETER | 28.40mm |
| REVERSE DESIGNER | Matt Dent/Christian Davies |
| OBVERSE DESIGNER | Jody Clark |
| EDGE INSCRIPTION | FOOTBALL’S GREATEST CUP COMPETITION |
| QUALITY | Proof |
| YEAR | 2022 |
| EDGE | Finely milled incuse edge lettering |
Silver Proof Piedfort
FA CUP Silver Proof Piedfort
PRODUCT CODE: UK22FCPF
| DENOMINATION | £2 |
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| MAXIMUM COIN MINTAGE | 1,160 (LEP 1,150) |
| ALLOY | Inner: .925 sterling silver. Outer: .925 sterling silver plated with fine gold |
| WEIGHT | 24.00 g |
| DIAMETER | 28.40mm |
| REVERSE DESIGNER | Matt Dent/Christian Davies |
| OBVERSE DESIGNER | Jody Clark |
| EDGE INSCRIPTION | FOOTBALL’S GREATEST CUP COMPETITION |
| QUALITY | Proof |
| YEAR | 2022 |
| EDGE | Finely milled incuse edge lettering |
£2 Gold Proof
This coin sold out at the Royal mint within 30 minutes of release
FA CUP GOLD COIN
PRODUCT CODE: UK22FCGP
| DENOMINATION | £2 |
|---|---|
| MAXIMUM COIN MINTAGE | 360 (LEP 200) |
| ALLOY | Inner: 22-carat yellow gold. Outer: 22-carat red gold |
| WEIGHT | 15.98 g |
| DIAMETER | 28.40mm |
| REVERSE DESIGNER | Matt Dent/Christian Davies |
| OBVERSE DESIGNER | Jody Clark |
| EDGE INSCRIPTION | FOOTBALL’S GREATEST CUP COMPETITION |
| QUALITY | Proof |
| YEAR | 2022 |
| EDGE | Plain edge incuse edge lettering |
Emirates FA Cup Final at Wembley on 14 May
FA CUP coin toss
The collectable £2 coin features the iconic FA Cup trophy at the heart of the design and will take centre stage for the coin toss at the Emirates FA Cup Final at Wembley on 14 May – the showpiece event of the most historic domestic football cup competition in the world.
The coin is available in a range of base and precious metal finishes for sports lovers and coin collectors to own an enduring memento of the 150th anniversary season. A silver version, with a certificate of authenticity bearing the number 1, will be minted to the highest Proof standard for the coin toss in May.
What are the Football Association Cup coins?
FA Cup Coins
New £2 coins were struck in 2022 to celebrate 150 years of the FA Cup football competition between 1872 and 2022.
The exact designs are still a secret however we do note from the Royal Proclamation that the coins will feature a depiction of the FA Cup with the inscription
CELEBRATING 150 YEARS OF THE FA CUP
The coin will have a grained edge and in incuse letters the inscription
FOOTBALL’S GREATEST CUP COMPETITION
The FA Cup is one of the sport’s oldest knockout competitions and 2022 marks the 150th anniversary of the first FA Cup Final.
For the first time, the competition is being celebrated on a UK coin.
Watched by millions across the globe each year, The FA Cup Final is one of the highlights of the sporting calendar. This is not surprising, given the moments of footballing magic and sporting drama that the competition has provided to fans over the last 150 years – there’s simply no other knockout event quite like it.
It’s not long until the coin officially launches so make sure you check back here or subscribe so that you don’t miss the kick-off!
The Royal Mint’s Director of Commemorative Coin Clare Maclennan said:
The Emirates FA Cup is an iconic footballing competition that has enabled clubs across the country to dream of lifting the coveted trophy for 150 years. In what is an extra special season for everyone involved in the game, we are thrilled to be working with The FA and celebrating the 150th anniversary of the much-loved competition with a commemorative £2 coin. Designed with the trophy at its heart, it is fitting that that the coin will be used for the coin toss during Final at Wembley in May.
The FA’s Head of Player Status and Competitions, David Newton, said:
The parallels between The Royal Mint’s traditional craftsmanship and innovations, and the Emirates FA Cup’s rich history and evolution over the years mean that this special coin is an incredibly fitting celebration of the competition’s 150th anniversary season. We are delighted that it will be used for the Final’s coin toss and fans across the country now have the chance to take home their very own piece of silverware to savour for years to come.
£2 Coin Design
2022 FA Cup Coins
Designed by artists Matt Dent and Christian Davies, the coveted silverware appears in miniature on the £2 coin, combining The Royal Mint’s craftsmanship and innovation to achieve accurate detail.
The design is etched with a celebratory ribbon alongside the words ‘celebrating 150 years of The FA Cup’.
On the highly secure milled edge of £2 coin is the inscription ‘football’s greatest cup competition’, a further nod to the landmark celebration of football’s longest-running knockout competition.
150th Anniversary of the FA Cup
The design of the £2 cupro-nickel and nickel-brass coin shall be the effigy of The Queen with the inscription
· ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 2 POUNDS ·
and the date of the year 2022.
Other variants of the FA coins will be in Silver Proof and Gold Proof coins.
FA Centenary Coins
FA Cup Centenary Coins
FA Cup Centenary coins were previously issued to celebrate 1872-1972 in the Esso Coin Collection for 100 Years of Football.
Football 50p
Other Football coins include the Offside-Rule 50p issued for the London 2012 Olympic games.
Football 50p
FA Cup Coin Video
