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The Windrush 50p coins have been released by The Royal Mint as a tribute to the Windrush Generation, who travelled to the UK between 1948 and 1973. The Windrush Generation played a significant role in shaping Britain’s social, cultural, and economic landscape. annual sets are available in limited numbers from The Royal Mint. Proof sets and precious metal collectors editions are only offered in small numbers. The second new 2023 Two Pound coin is a tribute to the life and legacy of John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Tolkien passed away in 1973 and now joins a very small group of British writers to be celebrated on coinage.
Whilst it was not the first ship to transport British Caribbean passengers to the country following the Second World War, many of the people on board were UK ex-service personnel. These people sought work in the ‘mother country’, as the war had left the UK with a significant labour shortage and a decimated economy. By 1961, the national population census recorded 161,000 Caribbean-born people were living in England and Wales.The Windrush 50p coins serve as a powerful tribute to the bravery, resilience, and cultural richness of the Windrush Generation. They also provide an opportunity for people across the UK to reflect on the ongoing legacy of migration and multiculturalism in British society, and to continue working towards greater recognition and support for immigrant communities.
It carried 1,027 passengers, 802 of which were British subjects, including men, women and children, who gave their last country of residence as somewhere in the Caribbean, travelling to the United Kingdom hoping to start a new life. Marking the date of disembarkation, Windrush Day takes place on 22 June each year.J R R Tolkien - author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings - passed away in 1973. Fifty years on, the father of modern fantasy literature joins a very small group of British authors to be celebrated on coinage with a Two Pound decorated with his distinctive monogram, designed by David Lawrence. The edge reads 'NOT ALL THOSE WHO WANDER ARE LOST' on most editions: a line from The Riddle of Strider from The Fellowship of the Ring. Again, these Tolkien 2 Pounds will be available soon in BU, silver proof, piedfort silver proof and gold proof finishes but you can see them now in annual sets. Founded in the reign of Alfred the Great, around the year 886, The Royal Mint was originally one of several mints which were centralised to London in 1279. For more than 800 years the Mint was based at the Tower of Londonbefore moving to Royal Mint Court where it remained until the 1960s.
Sometime soon we'll also see a 2023-dated Sovereign range. Sovereigns have a close connection to the monarchy (it's in the name!) and previous issues have featured special designs to mark special royal occasions like jubilees. As 2023 is King Charles' coronation year, can we assume that these forthcoming Sovereigns will also feature a special design? If not, we’re always glad to see Benedetto Pistrucci's classic St George and the dragon motif, a mainstay on these 22-carat coins for the last two centuries. In conclusion, the Windrush 50p coins honor the journey of the Windrush generation and their role in shaping modern Britain. They remind us of the need for greater cultural awareness, respect, and equality in our society. As we celebrate the legacy of the Windrush generation, we must also keep fighting for justice and equality for all. Collecting Windrush 50p Coins: A Tribute to the Triumphs and Trials of the Windrush Generation
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Find out more and get a full product list on the BCC blog: Accio Numismatica! Royal Mint to Conjure Up Harry Potter Coins. Collecting Windrush 50p coins is a great way to pay tribute to the Windrush Generation and their impact on British society. It is also an opportunity to teach future generations about the contributions and struggles of this important part of British history.
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