50 pence UK 2022 – 100 years of the BBC

The coin is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the BBC.

 

The British Broadcasting Corporation is the national television company of the United Kingdom, founded in 1922. It is the oldest national broadcaster in the world and the largest broadcaster in the world in terms of the number of employees (over 22,000). In 2009, the company was awarded the Queen’s Award for Entrepreneurship in recognition of its international achievements.

 

Obverse: globe and antenna as a symbol of the worldwide influence of the BBC.

Reverse: portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

 

Denomination: 0.5 GBP

Weight: 8g

Diameter: 27.3mm

Metal: CuNi

Quality: BU

Circulation: not specified

The coin is packed in a special numismatic packaging.