The launch of the collection follows the 50p culture set, unveiled in January this year and now a special collection of commemorative military coins will be struck to mark the anniversary of the seven-sided coin, first introduced in 1969.Īll kinds of 50p coins are often found on ebay selling for anything from £2 to £100. The coins depict the anniversaries of the Battle of Britain, D-Day landings, Victoria Cross and Battle of Hastings all feature in a special anniversary uncirculated set, Chronicle Live reports. The new military set will be released as celebrations of 50 years of the 50p coin continue. A rare coin set to commemorate famous battles in England is to be released by the Royal Mint.
