Discover the Sherlock Holmes coin series, a highly sought-after Royal Mint commemorative collection celebrating the 160th anniversary of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of the world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes.

Issued in 2019, this UK 50p coin marks the first time Sherlock Holmes has appeared on official British coinage. The design features a striking silhouette of Holmes alongside references to classic stories such as The Hound of the Baskervilles and A Study in Scarlet , capturing the mystery, intelligence, and intrigue of the legendary detective.

Struck in circulated, brilliant uncirculated, silver proof, piedfort, and gold proof editions, the series includes both standard collector coins and highly exclusive premium releases. Silver proof and gold proof editions are especially desirable due to their low mintages and strong demand among collectors of literary and themed Royal Mint coins.

Premium gold proof versions were issued in extremely limited numbers (as low as a few hundred worldwide), making them particularly rare and highly collectable.

  • Official Royal Mint commemorative coin series (2019)
  • Celebrates the 160th anniversary of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
  • First-ever Sherlock Holmes appearance on UK coinage
  • Features an iconic detective silhouette and literary references
  • Available in BU, silver proof, piedfort, and gold proof editions
  • Extremely low mintage premium releases
The Sherlock Holmes coin series is one of the most iconic modern UK literary commemoratives, combining British cultural heritage with one of the most famous fictional characters in the world.

It appeals strongly to both coin collectors and literature enthusiasts, making it a standout release in the Royal Mint themed and character-based coin series portfolio.

Due to strong demand and relatively low mintages for proof editions, many versions remain highly sought after on the secondary market.

The London Coin Company offers a carefully selected range of authentic Sherlock Holmes coins, sourced from trusted distributors and official Royal Mint releases. Every coin is checked for quality and authenticity, ensuring confidence whether you are collecting, gifting, or investing in themed UK coins.

  • Collectors of UK 50p commemorative coins
  • Fans of Sherlock Holmes and literary history
  • Royal Mint themed coin collectors
  • Those building complete UK character coin sets

Shop Sherlock Holmes coins, including the UK 50p Royal Mint series. Discover limited edition coins celebrating Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in gold, silver, BU and piedfort editions.

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