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50 Pence - Charles III Concorde; Silver Piedfort
| Issuer | Royal Mint |
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| Year | 2026 |
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| Engraver(s) | Martin Jennings (obverse) |
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| Obverse lettering | CHARLES III·D·G·REX·F·D·50 PENCE·2026 MJ |
| Reverse description | A dynamic depiction of the Concorde supersonic airliner shown simultaneously in side profile and aerial perspective, evoking the aircraft's iconic silhouette. Flanking the central motif is a stylised map of the Afro-Eurasian landmass and South America, tracing Concorde's inaugural commercial routes with graphic precision. Inscriptions rendered in split-flap departure board lettering name the inaugural destination cities: London, Paris, Bahrain, and Rio De Janeiro, referencing the historic simultaneous first flights of 21 January 1976. The name CONCORDE appears prominently, with the date 21 JANUARY 1976 positioned below, commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the aircraft's entry into commercial service. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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