For 2020 the Royal Mint in conjunction with the Natural History Museum released a special Dinosauria collection starting with the Limited Issue Megalosaurus Colour 50p Fifty Pence Silver Proof Coin struck in solid .925 Sterling Silver colourised by the Royal Mint.
The reverse designed by Robert Nicholls features the Megalosaurus 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 of just 7,000 Coins Worldwide
Finished to Royal Mint's Proof Quality
Struck in Solid .925 Sterling Silver Colourised by the Royal Mint
The first time a dinosaur has featured on an official UK coin
A Limited Edition Presentation of just 7,000 coins
The use of colour brings the Megalosaurus design to life
A landmark moment in British science commemorated on a coin for the very first time
Developed in conjunction with the Natural History Museum
The coin design and packaging illustrations are based on scientifically accurate reconstructions
