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This extra-special limited-edition souvenir features the Royal Mint’s Concorde 50p coin struck from 22 carat gold to a flawless proof finish.
The coin is paired with the eight Royal Mail Special Stamps celebrating the 50th anniversary of Concorde’s first commercial flight.
A limited edition of just 50 individually numbered editions.
This limited-edition souvenir features the Royal Mint’s Concorde 50p coin struck from 22 carat gold to a flawless proof finish. The coin is paired with the eight Royal Mail Special Stamps honouring the legacy of a world-famous aviation innovation.
Proof coins are among the finest commemorative coins produced by The Royal Mint and feature a sharpness of detail like no other. The reverse of the coin features two Concordes, representing the two aircraft that took off simultaneously on the maiden commercial flights from Paris and London.
The coin cover handstamp features an image of Concorde breaking the sound barrier. The location of Heathrow, Hounslow was the site of the first passenger flight from the UK.
This limited-edition souvenir includes fascinating insights and reflections from former Concorde pilot John Tye. It’s a special keepsake that is perfect for collectors of stamps, coins or aviation memorabilia.
A special souvenir limited to just 50 individually numbered editions.
Coin specifications:
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Denomination |
50p |
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Issuing Authority |
UK |
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Alloy |
916.7Au |
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Weight |
15.5g |
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Diameter |
27.3mm |
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Obverse Designer |
Martin Jennings |
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Reverse Designer |
Osborne Ross |
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Quality |
Gold Proof |
“The Concorde aircraft, name and associated trademarks are used under licence with kind permission of Airbus and British Airways. AIRBUS and Concorde are protected trademarks of Airbus. All rights reserved.”
"CONCORDE is a trademark of British Airways”.