Sports · 29 June 2026

New 50p coin marks 100 years of British Grand Prix

The Royal Mint has launched a special 50p coin to celebrate a century of Grand Prix racing in Britain, the first time motorsport has been on a UK coin. It was unveiled at Brooklands in Surrey, where the first British Grand Prix took place in August 1926. The coin's design features cars from 1926 and 2026, and prices start from £15.

By BriefTea Editorial · 29 June 2026 at 1:54

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