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Celebrating the Life of Stephen Hawking 2019 UK 50p Brilliant Uncirculated Coin
AU$19.95
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Product Code: 19U1660
- The first time Stephen Hawking has been celebrated on a UK coin
- The first coin in an exciting new series celebrating innovators in science
- Features a design approved by the Hawking estate
- This coin is only available as a commemorative edition – it won’t appear in your change
- Celebrate the life and legacy of one of the world’s most brilliant scientists
- Housed in educational packaging that brings the science of black holes to life
The legacy of Stephen Hawking celebrated on a UK 50p coin
A brilliant physicist, Stephen Hawking had a gift for making the complex relatable. Thanks to his keen mind and infectious enthusiasm, a whole new audience grappled with the fundamentals of time and space. As we start an exciting new series celebrating innovators in science, it’s only fitting that the first coin features the most famous British scientist of modern times. Finished to Brilliant Uncirculated standard, superior to the change in your pocket, Edwina Ellis’ black hole design commemorates the genius of Hawking’s ground breaking work.
| Denomination | 50p |
|---|---|
| Alloy | Cupro-nickel |
| Weight | 8.00g |
| Diameter | 27.30mm |
| Reverse Designer | Edwina Ellis |
| Obverse Designer | Jody Clark |
| Quality | Brilliant Uncirculated |
| Year | 2019 |