In 2019 to celebrate the Life of Stephen Hawking, the Royal Mint released a special Limited Issue Brilliant Uncirculated Stephen Hawking 50p Fifty Pence Coin Pack Sealed.

The reverse designed by Edwina Ellis features a Black Hole to celebrate Stephen Hawking's groundbreaking work while t he obverse features the Fifth Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark.

• Limited Mintage of 107,209 Worldwide
• Finished to Royal Mint's Brilliant Uncirculated Quality - A Finer Finish Than Circulating Coins
• The first time Stephen Hawking has been celebrated on a UK coin
• The First Coin in an Exciting New Series Celebrating Innovators in Science
• Features a design approved by the Hawking estate
• This coin is only available as a commemorative edition – it won’t appear in your change
• Celebrate the life and legacy of one of the world’s most brilliant scientists
• Housed in educational packaging that brings the science of black holes to life
• Royal Mint Presentation Pack Sealed