UK Coin Issues
Vote for your 2025 Coin of the Year!
UPDATE: The vote has now closed, and we can officially reveal the results of the UK Coin of the Year 2025.
???? 1st Place – Monopoly 50p
Taking the top spot and crowned UK Coin of the Year 2025 is the Monopoly 50p. A hugely popular release, this playful and instantly recognisable design clearly struck a chord with collectors and voters alike.
Reverse designer: Bella Biggs
???? 2nd Place – Stories of the Second World War 50p
Coming in second place is the Stories of the Second World War 50p series. This thoughtful and powerful set of designs was widely praised for its meaningful storytelling and respectful commemoration of a defining moment in history.
Reverse designer: Timothy Noad
???? 3rd Place – The Snowman 50p
Rounding out the top three is The Snowman 50p, a long-standing favourite that continues to delight collectors of all ages. Its timeless illustration and festive charm once again proved popular with the Change Checker community.
Reverse designer: Robin Shaw
A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to vote. Your participation helps celebrate the coin designs that collectors value most and makes Coin of the Year possible each year.
Congratulations to all three designs – and thank you for helping us crown the UK Coin of the Year 2025.
We’re celebrating another incredible year of UK coin releases, and now it’s time to crown the UK Coin Design of the Year 2025!
This year has delivered an exceptional range of 50p, £2 and £5 coins. But only one can take the top spot – and we need your help to decide the ultimate winner.
Change Checkers have until 3pm on Thursday 11th December to cast their vote for their favourite Coin of the Year. Whether it’s a design that captured a moment in history, showcased remarkable artistry, or simply became your favourite addition to your collection, now’s your chance to make it count.
Vote for your favourite 2025 50p, £2 or £5 coin using the poll below:
The Snowman™ 50p Returns for Christmas 2025!
For many, The Snowman™ stories are as much a part of Christmas as mince pies and carols – and for collectors, that magic extends to the annual release of the Official UK The Snowman™ 50p coin.
This year’s The Snowman™ 50p is perhaps the most magical yet, and it’s sure to light up your collection!
2025 The Snowman™ 50p lights up Christmas
Designed by award-winning illustrator Robin Shaw, the 2025 UK The Snowman™ 50p features a charming design of The Snowman and James decorating a Christmas tree with twinkling lights.
The heart-warming scene perfectly captures the warmth and excitement of decorating for the festive season – personally my favourite time of year!
A festive tradition
Since 2018, The Royal Mint has treated collectors to a new The Snowman™ 50p every year, and every single one has completely SOLD OUT at The Mint in precious metal specifications! The Silver Proof 2024 The Snowman™ 50p had an edition limit of 7,000 and sold out, so this year’s Silver Proof edition limit of just 5,000 is sure to be snapped up fast!
We asked collectors to vote for their favourite The Snowman™ 50p, and the very first one, featuring The Snowman and James flying through the sky over Brighton Pier was the favourite by a mile!
Do you agree with the votes? Or do you think the 2025 The Snowman™ 50p now takes the top spot? Let us know in the comments!
Continue your The Snowman™ Collection
Secure the 2025 UK The Snowman™ 50p for your collection for just £9.99 (+p&p) >>
Celebrate 90 Years of fun with the UK 2025 Monopoly 50p Coin!
2025 marks 90 years since the world’s favourite board game – Monopoly – first hit the shelves in the UK. To celebrate nearly a century of family fun, laughter (and the occasional argument), The Royal Mint has released the UK 2025 Monopoly 50p coin!
Secure the 2025 UK Monopoly 50p for your collection >>
90 Years of a Family Favourite
First launched in the UK in 1935, Monopoly quickly became a household name. Introduced to the UK by Leeds based game company Waddingtons, the board famously featured London landmarks – though over the decades, countless other editions have popped up showcasing towns, cities, and even fictional sites.
Image Credit: Mike_fleming, via Wikimedia Commons
From holiday evenings spent around the table to those never-ending family rivalries, Monopoly has brought both fun and fights to households for generations, creating memories to last a lifetime.
A Winning Design
To mark this milestone, a UK 50p coin has been issued. Designed by product designer Bella Biggs, the reverse of the coin perfectly captures the spirit of the game, featuring iconic elements such as classic player tokens, property cards and Mr. Monopoly himself!
This special design celebrates the fun, nostalgia, and enduring popularity of Monopoly in a way that fans are sure to love.
Monopoly 50p joins a wide range of themes on UK 50p Coins
For more than 50 years, we’ve seen an incredible array of themes celebrated on UK 50p coins, and it’s become the favourite denomination for many collectors.
From the very first commemorative UK 50p coin issued in 1973 celebrating the UK’s accession to the European Economic Community, to the 2020 Brexit 50p marking the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union – there have been several UK coins issued to mark important political events.
We’ve also seen countless UK 50p coins issued celebrating popular culture icons such as Paddington Bear and Harry Potter, as well as military milestone like D-Day and the Battle of Britain. And most recently, the very first Royal 50p was issued in 2022 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee.
The Monopoly 50p is the first time a board game has been featured on a UK 50p coin, and adds to the wide range of themes we see on our commemorative coins.
How to Own Yours
The UK 2025 Monopoly 50p is the perfect keepsake for coin collectors, board game enthusiasts, and anyone with fond memories of family board game nights.
