A coinset for Queen’s 95th birthday and 50th anniversary of Decimalisation

January 04, 2021
by
Pierre

The Royal Mint, the Original Maker of UK coins, has today revealed five new coin designs for 2021 – celebrating British milestones, anniversaries and moments in the upcoming year.

The new commemorative coins are available in The Royal Mint’s ‘Annual Set’, and celebrate key events such as Her Majesty The Queen’s 95^th birthday and the 50^th anniversary of Decimalisation. Each of the coins features a design by a commissioned artist, and brings a milestone to life on a £5, £2 or 50 pence coin. The 2021 Annual Set will commemorate:

The 95th Birthday of Her Majesty the Queen on a £5

Her Majesty The Queen’s 95th birthday: This special £5 coin celebrates a remarkable milestone, making Queen Elizabeth II the first British monarch to reach such a grand age. During her reign The Royal Mint has created five different effigies of Her Majesty The Queen documenting her reign, and she resides on every British coin in circulation.

The 95th Birthday of Her Majesty the Queen 2021 5 Silver Proof Coin – royal mint

The 95th Birthday of Her Majesty the Queen 2021 5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin

The 2021 United Kingdom Brilliant Uncirculated Definitive Coin Set front

250th Anniversary of the birth of Sir. Walter Scott on a £2

250th anniversary of the birth of Sir Walter Scott: Recognised as one of the most influential Scots in history, Sir Walter Scott is renowned for his contribution to literature with a number of novels and poems, many of which remain literary classics to this day. 250 years on from his birth, Scott’s incredible literary legacy will be commemorated £2 coin.

250th Anniversary of the birth of Sir. Walter Scott
2021 UK 2 Gold Proof Coin-royal mint

250th Anniversary of the birth of Sir. Walter Scott
2021 UK Brilliant Uncirculated

250th Anniversary of the birth of Sir. Walter Scott
2021 UK proof-royal mint

250th Anniversary of the birth of Sir. Walter Scott
2021 UK Silver

The life and work of John Logie Baird on a 50p

75th anniversary of the death of John Logie Baird: A prolific inventor and famous for his early prototypes of television, John Logie Baird’s work changed society and entertainment around the world. The Royal Mint is commemorating the 75th anniversary of the death of John Logie Baird on a commemorative 50p coin which celebrates the inventor and his creations.

John Logie Baird 2021 UK 50p Brilliant Uncirculated Coin reverse – royal mint

John Logie Baird 2021 UK 50p Gold Proof Coin reverse

John Logie Baird 2021 UK 50p Silver Proof Coin-royal mint

The 50th Anniversary of Decimal Day 2021 on a 50p

50th anniversary of Decimalisation: This landmark moment introduced the coins we use today, and was Britain’s biggest peacetime operation. It marks a special anniversary in The Royal Mint’s own 1,100-year history and has been commemorated on a 50p coin. To celebrate this momentous occasion, the Decimal Day 50p coin features the second effigy of Her Majesty The Queen on its obverse – this portrait was created by Arnold Machin RA for decimalisation to mark the transition and help people identify the new coinage. The reverse design was created by Royal Mint employee Dominique Evans. This coin featuring the Queen’s second effigy is only available as part of the annual set.

The 50th Anniversary of Decimal Day
2021 UK 50p Silver Proof Coin -royal mint

The 50th Anniversary of Decimal Day
2021 UK 50p Brilliant Uncirculated Coin Machin -royal mint

The 50th Anniversary of Decimal Day
2021 UK 50p Gold Proof Coin Machin – royal mint

The life and work of H.G. Wells 2021 on a £2

75th anniversary of the death of H.G Wells: Best known for science fiction novels such as The Time Machine and The War of the Worlds, H.G Wells is renowned for his ability to bring science fiction to life through his work, earning him nicknames such as the ‘father of science fiction’. Seventy-five years on from his death, The Royal Mint celebrates the life and work of H.G Wells on a commemorative coin with a design that captures iconic images from Well’s work, including The War of the Worlds and The Invisible Man.

Celebrating the life and work of H.G. Wells 2021 UK 2 Base Proof -royal mint