![]() ![]() The dates ‘1759’ and ‘2009’ accompany it, with the word ‘KEW’ at the foot of the pagoda. The coin, designed by Christopher Le Brun, features a design of the pagoda at Kew encircled by a vine. ![]() Other limited editions were released in much higher numbers: 7.5 million of the Girlguiding 50p, for example, were released in 2010. Only 210,000 of the coins were released into circulation, compared to the 22.7 million of the shield of the Royal Arms design 50p released in 2008. The coins marked the 250th anniversary of the Royal Botanic Gardens in 2009. The Royal Mint says that the Kew Gardens 50p coin is the rarest commemorative UK coin design that has been released into circulation.Īlthough they have a face value of 50p, some are selling on eBay for up to £120. ![]() If you are counting up change received in a charity collection, keep an eye out for a rare 50p coin. ![]()
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