To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Christopher Ironside's birth, the designer of the UK's first decimal coins, a special 50p coin was released in 2013. This coin features Ironside's Royal Arms design, which was initially a runner-up to his iconic Britannia design for the first 50p coin in 1969. Although the Royal Arms design was well-received by The Royal Mint Advisory Committee, leading to trial pieces being produced, it did not see public release until 44 years later. Its appearance in 2013 serves as a fitting tribute to Ironside's enduring legacy as a numismatic artist.

*Image is representative of the coin you will receive 

**Struck for general circulation and subsequently acquired by The Royal Mint from the secondary market.