In 2016 to commemorate the 950th Anniversary of the Battle of Hastings, the Royal Mint released a special Limited Issue Brilliant Uncirculated Battle of Hastings 50p Fifty Pence Coin First Day Cover.
The reverse designed by John Bergdahl pays tribute to William the Conqueror and the Battle of Hastings of 1066 and is based on the Bayeux Tapestry and features a figure based on images though to be King Harold with the famous arrow to the eye while the obverse features the Fifth Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark.
Limited Mintage Worldwide
Finished to Royal Mint's Brilliant Uncirculated Quality - A Finer Finish Than Circulating Coins
The only visual record of the battle is depicted on the Bayeux Tapestry, brought to life with this beautiful coin
The only official UK 50p coin to commemorate the 950th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings
Presented with detailed booklet
Pay tribute to 1066 – William the Conqueror successfully invades Britain, changing the face of England forever
