1969 50p piece

[Guest Terry]

I have come across a 1969 50 New pence piece. I understand that these were introduced in October 1969 so it must be one of the first ever minted. Anybody got any idea on it's value?

Any info appreciated.

[Chris Perkins 228]

Yes, one of the first 188,400,000 50 pence pieces!

Usually when a new coinage is initiated there is a need to strike massive numbers of them to replace all of the older version in circulation. It was the same with the Euro in Europe a couple of years ago.

It's worth a couple of quid in mint condition, but if it's less than perfect, take it to a bank and get a new 50p for it.