Royal Mint marks 90 years of Monopoly with 50p coin
Summary
The Royal Mint is releasing a new 50p coin to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Monopoly board game. The coin features Monopoly-related designs and will be available in silver and gold. A special gold coin will be hidden in an advent calendar for someone to find before Christmas.Key Facts
- The 50p coin celebrates 90 years since the Monopoly board game was created.
- It is the first time a board game is featured on a UK coin.
- The coin design includes Mr. Monopoly, property cards, and game tokens.
- Monopoly started in 1935 and has sold over 275 million copies.
- The game has been translated into 47 languages and played by an estimated one billion people.
- The Monopoly coin will be available in both silver and gold versions.
- The Royal Mint will hide a gold coin in an advent calendar for a special Christmas Eve find.
- The 50p coin can be purchased on The Royal Mint website for £15.
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