Name: Diversity Built Britain 50p
Brand: The Royal Mint
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Diversity Built Britain 50p

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Diversity Built Britain 50p Obverse - 2020 UK 50p Coin Head Side

Obverse (Heads)

The obverse (heads side) of the 2020 50p coin featuring the portrait designed by Jody Clark .

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Diversity Built Britain 50p Specifications

Issue Date 18 October 2020

Weight 8.00 g

Diameter 27.30mm

Limited Edition Presentation (LEP) 10,300,000

Obverse Designer Jody Clark

Reverse Designer Dominique Evans

Detailed Information

🌐 2020 Diversity Built Britain 50p

Circulating 50p celebrating the contribution of diverse communities to the story of modern Britain.

Summary of Value & Key Facts

Issued in 2020, the “Diversity Built Britain” 50p is the first UK coin specifically created to recognise the role of ethnic minority communities in shaping the nation. It is a common circulation coin, but an important design thematically.

📊 Key Figures

Core specifications and typical market values for the standard circulating issue.

Aspect	Figure	Notes
Denomination	50 pence	Standard seven-sided UK 50p coin issued for general circulation in 2020.
Alloy, weight & diameter	Cupro-nickel, 8.00 g, 27.30 mm	75% copper, 25% nickel alloy in the usual “larger” 50p specification used for commemorative designs of this era.
Mintage (circulating)	10,300,000	An initial tranche of 2.5 million entered circulation in October 2020, with a final circulation mintage a little over ten million, making it relatively common to find in change.
Designers	Reverse: Dominique Evans Obverse: Jody Clark	The obverse carries the definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II; the reverse is Evans’ first 50p design.
Typical value (circulated)	£0.75 to around £2.50	Average circulated examples tend to sell for a modest premium over face value, with sharper, almost-uncirculated pieces reaching the higher end of this range.

💡 Collector Notes

Although not rare in terms of mintage, the Diversity Built Britain 50p is a landmark coin for its subject matter and is widely collected as part of modern UK 50p sets.

Theme & background: Commissioned by the UK government and launched in October 2020, the coin was created to acknowledge the contribution of minority communities to the shared history of the United Kingdom, and to signal a more inclusive approach to future coin designs.
Design: The reverse shows the words “DIVERSITY BUILT BRITAIN” over a network of interlocking triangles forming a geodome. Each segment represents individuals and communities connected together, emphasising unity, strength and shared identity under “one sky”.
Circulation vs collector versions:
- Circulated: Easy to find in pocket change; value is usually close to face, with a small premium for nicer examples.
- Brilliant Uncirculated: Sold in packs by The Royal Mint with a higher finish and no bag-marks, typically at a fixed issue price above the value of circulation finds.
- Silver and gold proofs: Low-mintage collector versions were also struck in sterling silver and 22-carat gold, aimed at more serious numismatists.
Rarity in context: With more than ten million circulation pieces, this is not in the same rarity league as key 50p dates such as Kew Gardens. Its appeal rests more on the message and design than on scarcity.
Collecting tip: For a basic 50p collection, a clean, evenly worn circulation example is perfectly adequate. For a higher-end set, look for coins with sharp lettering and minimal contact marks, or consider a Brilliant Uncirculated pack instead.

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