Royal Mint Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Brilliant Uncirculated BU 50p Coin

as one of the biggest sporting events in the world, the Commonwealth Games takes place every four years and have become a global spectacle involving over 6,600 sportsmen and women. An event underpinned by the core values of humanity, equality and destiny, the games serve to remind the wider generations that sport is for everyone. Having only hosted the Commonwealth Games twice in the competitions 92 years of history, the hosting of the games in England this summer is set to be an extremely momentous occasion in the history of British Sport. Taking place every four years, the member nations of the Commonwealth gather to compete across various sports, and para-sports effectively showcasing the prosperity and talent of all nations involved. The excitement attached to the games in Birmingham this summer is captured quite splendidly on the reverse of this special Brilliant Uncirculated 2022 50p Coin, showcasing a unique design created by Natasha Preece. The design is inspired by the distinguished geometric patterns observed on the infrastructure of Birmingham Library. Created in collaboration with Birmingham 2022, this release represents a unique celebration of the 22nd Commonwealth Games, the 1st games held in this historic city. This 2022 dated release comes in official fold-out Royal Mint packaging. Specification – Country of Issue: UK, Denomination: 50p, Year of Issue: 2022, Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated, Base Metal: Cupro-nickel, Diameter: 27.30 mm, Weight: 8.00 g.