The Wounded Soldier 50p is worth £1.25 to a UK Coin collector for a coin in good condition.
With over 10 million of these coins in UK circulation, the Wounded Soldier fifty pence coin is a common one to find.
Since it was first issued in 2006, the chances of finding one in good condition are low. Check our 50p coin values list for current prices.
How rare is this 50p?
The official Royal Mint 2006 Soldier 50p page shows that 10 million of these coins were minted into general circulation meaning it is a common one to find in your change.
Wounded Soldier 50p
Coin Specifications
| Issued | 2006 |
| Diameter | 27.30mm |
| Weight | 8.00g |
| Thickness | 1.78mm |
| Composition | Cupro-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel) |
| Obverse Designer | Portrait of Her Majesty the Queen 2006 – Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS |
| Reverse Designer | Clive Duncan |
| Edge | Plain |
| Mintage | 10,000,500 |
The coin design
This coin is the second of the Victoria Cross commemorative coins released by The Royal Mint, back in 2006.
It celebrates soldier bravery and is also known as the Heroic Acts 50p coin. Around 10 million coins were issued.
The 2006 Soldier 50p depicts one soldier carrying another wounded soldier in his arms from the field of battle. In the background is the Victoria Cross shape with a sunburst surrounding it.
People search for a 50p with man carrying another man and carrying soldier 50p or 2006 50p wounded soldier.
Marking the 150th Anniversary of the institution of the Victoria Cross this thought-invoking coin was introduced into UK general circulation in 2006 as a British Coin. So you may find one in your coin change or piggy bank!
The other VC 50p coin shows more of the Victoria Cross Medal. We guess the Royal Mint could not choose between the 2 designs so decided to release both.
In addition, there were collectors editions of these coins issued with a dual coin boxed set being the most highly prized presentation of these coins.
2006 Victoria Cross The Heroic Acts 50p Silver Proof
Issue Price: £27.50
Housed in an elegant red presentation case the superb Victoria Cross silver Proof ‘heroic acts’ fifty pence coins come complete with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Each coin has been taken from its overall issue limit of 7,500.
- Silver Proof fifty pence coin commemorating the 150th anniversary of the institution of the Victoria Cross. This particular design honouring the heroic acts performed
- Limited issue of just 7,500
- Struck in superb Proof quality in sterling .925 silver
- Reverse design by Clive Duncan and obverse of the Queen by Ian Rank-Broadley, FRBS
- Royal Mint Product Code: UKVCHSP
What are the “CD” initials on this coin?
“CD” refers to the coin designer, Clive Duncan the sculptor.
