Royal Mint launches 50p coin to honor 100 years of British Grand Prix
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 11:01 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
The Royal Mint has unveiled a commemorative 50p coin marking a century of the Grand Prix in Britain at Brooklands, Surrey. This coin features designs that showcase the evolution of Grand Prix racing, depicting a historic 1926 car alongside a futuristic 2026 Formula 1 vehicle. It's notable as the first instance motorsport has been celebrated on a UK coin. The coin's release coincides with the upcoming British Grand Prix at Silverstone and aims to cater to both collectors and motorsport fans. It will officially launch at 9am on Monday, with prices starting at £15.
- •Coin unveiled at Brooklands, site of the first British Grand Prix.
- •Features historic and modern elements of Grand Prix racing.
- •Launch coincides with the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
- •Price starts at £15 with a gold version made from recycled materials.
- •Coin striking events available from July 7 to August 2 at The Royal Mint Experience.
- 11:01 PMYahoo Sports — New Royal Mint 50p coin celebrates 100 years of British racing history ahead of Silverstone GP
"Motorsport fans and coin collectors alike have a new piece of history to covet, as The Royal Mint unveils a special 50p coin commemorating a century of the Grand Prix in Britain. The commemorative coin was revealed at Brooklands in Weybridge, Surrey, the historic site that hosted Britain’s inaugural Grand Prix in August 1926, and was pictured alongside a classic Delage car. Designed in collaboration with London-based agency Interstate, the 'tails' side vividly depicts the evolution of Grand Prix racing.
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