A History of the 50p Coin

2019 marks 50 years since the very first 50p was first released into circulation.

To celebrate this anniversary we’ve taken a look back at the history of the 50p over the last 50 years…


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– Find and identify the coins in their pocket
– Collect and track the coins they have
– Swap their spare coins with other Change Checkers

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Coin Photo of the Year- ‘Architecture’ voting!

The final category for the Change Checker Coin Photo of the Year 2017 competition was ‘Architecture’ and we’ve had some superb entries!

It was a tough decision, but we’ve selected our favourite 4 photos. It’s now over to you to decide which photo will go through to the final to be in with a chance of becoming Coin Photo of the Year 2017.

Take a look at the photos below and vote for your favourite in the poll at the bottom of the page. (Voting closes at midnight on Sunday 27th August):

Healing Hands

Edinburgh Castle

Beautiful Anglesey

Shakespeare

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Coin Photo of the Year- Sport voting!

The Change Checker Coin Photo of the Year 2017 competition is now in its final week and the entries are better than ever.

The third category was ‘Sport’, which proved to be very popular, and we’ve selected our favourite 4 photos. It’s now over to you to decide which photo will go through to the final to be in with a chance of becoming Coin Photo of the Year 2017.

Take a look at the photos below and vote for your favourite in the poll at the bottom of the page:

Commonwealth Games

Dart Board

Gold and Silver Medal

On yer bike!

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