Concorde 50p coin: Royal Mint launches new commemorative plane 50p – what it looks like, and where to buy it
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A tribute to British innovation, the limited-edition coin blends nostalgia, design history and collector appeal ✈️
- The Royal Mint has launched a new Concorde-themed 50p to mark 50 years since its first commercial flight
- The design shows the supersonic jet in flight, with a split-flap departure board in the background
- Concorde engineers also helped design the original seven-sided 50p in 1969
- The coin is being sold as a collectible, with prices starting from £15
- Its future value will depend on demand, rarity and long-term interest from collectors
A pocket-sized piece of aviation history has just landed, and it could appeal to both coin collectors and Concorde fans alike.
To mark 50 years since Concorde’s first commercial flight, the Royal Mint has launched a new commemorative 50p celebrating the world’s most famous supersonic aircraft.
Concorde remains one of Britain’s greatest engineering achievements. Developed in the 1960s as a joint venture between Sud Aviation (later Aerospatiale) and the British Aircraft Corporation, the slender, tailless jet made supersonic travel a reality.
Passengers famously sipped champagne while watching the curvature of the Earth from cruising altitude — an experience never quite matched since Concorde’s retirement.
That enduring fascination is exactly what the Royal Mint is tapping into with its latest release, produced in partnership with British Airways and Airbus.
What does the coin look like?
The reverse (tails) side of the 50p shows Concorde in flight, cutting through the sky. Behind the aircraft sits a split-flap departure board, a nod to the golden age of air travel, while the word “Concorde” stretches boldly across the centre of the design.
There’s also a neat historical link: when the seven-sided 50p was introduced in 1969, some Concorde engineers helped shape its distinctive curve, applying their aeronautical design expertise to everyday coinage.
Where can you buy it?
The coin was unveiled at Concorde’s current home, the Aerospace Bristol museum, and went on sale via the Royal Mint’s website from 9am on Tuesday, January 13.
Former Concorde chief engineer John Britton summed up the sentiment behind the launch, calling it “a proud moment” that allows future generations to “hold a piece of that legacy in their hands”.
Prices start at £15, depending on finish and packaging, meaning these versions are designed for collectors rather than circulation.
Could it be worth more than 50p?
As with most commemorative coins, value depends on demand, mintage numbers and long-term interest.
While the coin is unlikely to be used in shops, limited-edition finishes and strong nostalgia for Concorde could help certain versions hold, or even increase, their value over time.