New rare 50p coin revealed by Royal Mint worth at least 30 times its face value

The Royal Mint has unveiled a new rare 50p coin marking 100 years of Grand Prix racing in Britain, with a value set to reach at least 30 times its face value. The coin is launched today, June 29, at Brooklands in Weybridge, Surrey—the site of Britain’s first Grand Prix held in August 1926. Royal Mint officials say it is the first time motorsport has been celebrated on a UK coin in the mint’s history, and the design was created in collaboration with London agency Interstate. The reverse features a 1926 Grand Prix car alongside a 2026 Formula 1 car, representing a century of technological progress. Some versions include colour. Brooklands Museum CEO Alex Patterson praised the choice as a fitting commemoration. A gold edition is produced using recycled gold from old jewellery and coins, and the Royal Mint aims to use recycled gold in all collectible gold coins by year-end. The coin launches at 9am Monday, with prices starting from £15, and visitors can strike their own version between July 7 and August 2.