In 2019 to celebrate the 160th Anniversary of the Birth of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle author of Sherlock Holmes, the Royal Mint released a special Limited Issue Sherlock Holmes 50p Fifty Pence Silver Proof Coin struck in solid .925 Sterling Silver.
The reverse designed by Stephen Raw features a cameo of Sherlock Holmes and title of some of his books while the obverse features the Fifth Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark. These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.
Limited Mintage Presentation of 5,805 Worldwide
A rare opportunity to own a unique coin celebrating Sherlock Holmes and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The coin’s reverse design, created by Stephen Raw, was inspired by the adventures, character and intrigue of Sherlock Holmes
Struck in .925 Sterling Silver to Proof Standard, which accentuates the detailed design
The first time the world-famous detective has appeared on a UK coin
