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The Royal Mint has revealed five new coin designs for 2022.
The original maker of UK coins releases a commemorative set each year to celebrate key milestones that helped shape Britain.
Next year’s batch includes a new 50p and £5 in honour of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee as the monarch will mark 70 years on the throne in 2022.
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It is the first time a 50p will ever be used to mark a royal event and the coin will feature a clean reverse design that comprises the number 70.
The Royal Mint’s Divisional Director of the Consumer Division spoke about how the stunning design is a fitting tribute to such a monumental event.
Clare Maclennan said: “The Platinum Jubilee celebration is a spectacular first for the British monarchy and for UK coin, and it is fitting that this historic anniversary has been celebrated on 50 pence – which is Britain’s most loved collectable coin.”
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The £5 coin has been designed by John Berghdal and features a regal design centralised by the quartered shield of the Royal Arms. The precious metals versions also include the edge inscription ‘SERVE YOU ALL THE DAYS OF MY LIFE’ in reference to Queen Elizabeth II’s longevity as monarch.
The pack also features two new £2 coins to mark the life and legacy of Dame Vera Lynn and Alexander Graham Bell.
The Dame Vera Lynn coin will feature a detailed portrait of the iconic singer, while the Alexander Graham Bell piece shows the dial of a push-button phone’ to honour the 100th anniversary since the inventor’s death.
There will also be a new 50p released in honour of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
The 2022 commemorative sets will be available from 4 January at The Royal Mint website, with prices starting from £30.
Each of the coins will be available individually in 2022, starting with the Platinum Jubilee coins which will launch on 6 January featuring a special commemorative design to celebrate the royal occasion.
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