UK to Issue 50p Coin to Mark Queen's Platinum Jubilee

The UK will release a new gift to mark the Queen's 70th year; the coin will be a 50p one, media agencies reported on Sunday.

The coin will feature the number 70, representing the number of years of the Queen’s reign in 2022, with her cypher framed within the zero at the heart of the design.

The design has been approved by the Queen and it is the first time a royal event has been celebrated on the tails side of a fifty pence.

The Divisional Director of Commemorative coin said: “The Royal Mint has a proud history of striking coins for British monarchs and 2022 sees one of the greatest celebrations of Her Majesty," adding: “Marking 70 days until the anniversary of the Queen’s accession to the throne, the Royal Mint is delighted to reveal the commemorative Platinum Jubilee 50p design ahead of its launch in the new year."

According to the reports, several artists from different countries such as France, Norway, Switzerland, Canada, and artists from India, and the Caribbean Sea will participate in the event.

Moreover, various artists from several Arab countries will partake at the event, especially from Oman, and Bahrain.

The celebrations will also include a four-day horse riding competition at Windsor Castle as the 95-year-old monarch is a horse lover. The competition will start on May 12 2022.

In addition, more than 1000 performers and musicians from the UK army will share the stage together for a 90-minute show daily, alongside a theatrical performance inspired by the Elizabeth I era will be staged as a celebration of the second Elizabethan era in history.

According to the official Royal Family website, the schedule of the celebration will include a Birthday Parade with the participation of 1400 soldiers, and senior members of the Royal Family, a concert at Buckingham Palace, street arts activities, and a Thanksgiving ceremony.