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Race into History: New Grand Prix Coin
29 Jun
Summary
- A new 50p coin celebrates 100 years of British Grand Prix.
- This is the first time motorsport is featured on a UK coin.
- The coin shows cars from 1926 and a futuristic 2026 F1 vehicle.
A special 50p coin has been unveiled by The Royal Mint, celebrating a century of the Grand Prix in Britain. This commemorative coin was revealed at Brooklands in Surrey, the location of the first British Grand Prix in August 1926.
This release marks a significant milestone as it is the first time motorsport has been honored on an official UK coin. The design, created with agency Interstate, depicts the evolution of Grand Prix racing by featuring a car from the historic 1926 race and a futuristic 2026 Formula 1 vehicle. Some coins will also include color.
Rebecca Morgan from The Royal Mint highlighted the coin as a landmark piece, acknowledging the enduring fascination with British Grand Prix racing. Alex Patterson, CEO of Brooklands Museum, expressed delight that the 1926 race's centenary is being celebrated with this coin. The gold version of the coin utilizes recycled gold, aligning with The Royal Mint's goal to produce all collectable gold coins from recycled materials by the end of the year. The coin launched at 9am on Monday, with prices starting from £15. Visitors can also mint their own coin at The Royal Mint Experience from July 7 to August 2.
