'Kew Gardens' Commemorative Strike

In 2019 we celebrated the 50th anniversary of our 50p coin. One of the most sought-after motifs is the Kew Gardens issue from 2009 - which was issued to celebrate the 250th anniversary of London's Kew Gardens. Now a brand new commemorative strike has been issued in the iconic 50p shape, celebrating Great Britain's Gardens. Fully layered with finest silver and with sought-after colour detailing, this stunning strike is nearly one and a half times the size of a 50p coin. Whilst the mintage for circulating 50p coins is often in the millions, this beautiful commemorative strike, minted in highest quality 'proof', is strictly limited to just 9,999 complete collections.

It is no surprise that the most sought-after motif on our British 50p coins is a depiction of Kew Gardens, the ultimate Botanical Garden in the world. Situated in the South of London and a famous UNESCO World Heritage site, Kew Gardens has over 50,000 living plants from all over the world. Kew Gardens used to be a royal residence and features one of the finest collections of tropical plants in its world famous glasshouses.

The legendary Kew Gardens 50p coin from 2009 is the rarest coin of any denomination currently in circulation. Only 210,000 of these coins were released and they are now said to be worth around 180 times their original value. Now a special commemorative strike has been issued in a strictly limited edition, in tribute to Britain's most iconic and loved 50p coin. Preciously layered with finest silver and finished with sought-after colour detailing, this stunning strike celebrates Great Britain's Gardens.