Iconic British Coins

Explore our range of Iconic British Coins from The London Coin Company — a standout collection of modern UK coinage that celebrates some of the most important, most collected, and most recognisable Royal Mint designs ever released. This category brings together key commemorative and definitive series, including the 50 Years of the 50p collection, the 40 Years of the 50p anniversary series, the iconic Kew Gardens 50p, the Nations of the Crown series, and the Royal Shield of Arms definitive coinage.

These coins are issued in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU), silver proof, gold proof, piedfort editions, and select certified graded formats, making them highly desirable across both entry-level collectors and advanced numismatists.

The UK 50p coin, in particular, is one of the most collected coins in the world, with its distinctive seven-sided shape and long-running series of commemorative designs since its introduction in 1969.

This category includes a wide range of Iconic British Coins, including:

50 Years of the 50p Coins (Anniversary Series)

• 50th Anniversary 50p coin sets
• Special 50 Years of the 50p commemorative releases
• Celebration of British culture 50p presentation sets
• Limited edition BU and silver proof anniversary issues
• Key milestone Kew Gardens anniversary editions

The 50p coin has become one of Britain’s most collected coins, with dozens of commemorative designs issued since decimalisation, making it a central series in modern UK numismatics.

40 Years of the 50p Coins (Anniversary Collection)

• 40th Anniversary 50p commemorative sets
• Retrospective collections of classic 50p designs
• Re-strikes and themed anniversary presentations
• Silver proof and limited BU editions
• Iconic design highlight sets including key historic 50p issues

The 40 Years of the 50p collection celebrates four decades of the UK’s most distinctive coin, bringing together some of the most important and collectible designs from across its history.

Kew Gardens 50p Coins

• 2009 original Kew Gardens 50p
• 2019 anniversary Kew Gardens issues
• Silver proof Kew Gardens editions
• Certified and graded Kew Gardens 50p coins
• Limited mintage presentation and collector versions

Widely regarded as one of the most sought-after modern UK coins, the Kew Gardens 50p is famous for its extremely low mintage and strong collector demand.

Definitive £2 Coins

• UK £2 definitive coin designs
• Bi-metallic £2 commemorative releases
• Royal Arms and standard circulating £2 issues
• BU and proof collector editions
• Certified graded £2 coins (selected issues)

Nations of the Crown Coins

• England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland themed coins
• Four Nations of the UK commemorative sets
• Heraldic and national identity designs
• BU and silver proof presentation issues
• Multi-coin themed sets

Royal Shield of Arms Coins

• 1p to 50p Royal Shield of Arms definitive series
• Complete UK Coat of Arms jigsaw-style sets
• BU, proof, and circulated coin sets
• Certified graded Shield of Arms coins
• Full denomination presentation collections

Iconic British Coins are especially popular because they combine everyday circulating coinage with some of the most desirable commemorative designs ever issued by The Royal Mint. The 50p series, in particular, has become a cornerstone of modern UK collecting, with anniversary releases such as the 40 Years and 50 Years of the 50p series highlighting its cultural and numismatic importance.

From Kew Gardens to national anniversary sets, and from definitive designs to heraldic Royal Shield coinage, this category represents some of the most recognisable and widely collected modern British coins.

Browse our full range of Iconic British Coins below, including Royal Mint 50p anniversary issues, 40 Years and 50 Years of the 50p collections, Kew Gardens coins, definitive £2 coins, Nations of the Crown sets, and Royal Shield of Arms series across BU, proof, and certified graded formats.