New 50p Coin

[razamakaz]

Anyone seen it? Had one in my change earlier - s'very nice! It is for the 250th anniversary of the English Dictionary (or something like that!).

[damian_steele]

http://www.royalmint.com/RoyalMint/w...gn/50pCoin.asp
Design commemorating the 250th anniversary of Samuel Johnson's Dictionary in English.


You'll also be seeing a new design for the 2 pound coin.
http://www.royalmint.com/RoyalMint/w...oPoundCoin.asp

[razamakaz]

Oooh.. that's nice too! I think the £2 coin (generally) is my fave coin!

Oh, and by the way, I thought to myself when I put this thread up "I bet Damian is the first to reply"

[damian_steele]

Lol!

[chiquita]

That new £2 coin IS pretty, innit!
Got one of the 50p's stashed up for me collection!

[dulwich-herbs]

I got one in my change the other day... thought it was a fake one at first! lol

Is it me though or are all coins getting thinner these days??

[swopmebob]

Some seem to be getting thinner Sophia,just checked pocket and found latest £2 coin too.But keeping it will be the hardest thing....

[razamakaz]

Is it me though or are all coins getting thinner these days??

Wish I was!

[swopmebob]

Its hard Karen if you love living.....Enjoy the holiday anyway...

[damian_steele]