• Iconic aircraft that defined an era of aviation excellence immortalised on UK coin marking 50 years since first commercial flight.
• Created in partnership with British Airways and Airbus, the coin was unveiled at the Bristol Aerospace Museum, the current home of Concorde.
• John Britton former Concorde Chief Engineer said “"To see Concorde celebrated on an official UK coin is a proud moment for everyone who helped keep her in the sky."

13 January 2026: Get your passports and boarding passes ready, as The Royal Mint unveils a new 50p coin celebrating Concorde, the supersonic aircraft that captured the world's imagination and redefined the possibilities of air travel.

Marking 50 years since British Airways Concorde's first commercial flight, the coin has been created by design agency Osborne Ross. The reverse (tails) shows the aircraft in flight against a backdrop of a split-flap departure board with ‘Concorde’ appearing boldly across the centre.

Made in partnership with British Airways and Airbus, the coin celebrates both Concorde's speed and elegance, and the remarkable engineering that made it possible. In a fascinating connection between past and present, some of Concorde engineers played a crucial role in designing the shape of the 50p piece when it was introduced in 1969, using their expertise in design to create the coin's distinctive seven-sided curve.

Rebecca Morgan, Director of Commemorative Coin at The Royal Mint, said: “Concorde represents the very best of British innovation. The design perfectly captures Concorde's grace and power and we're thrilled to mark this significant anniversary with a coin that honours both the aircraft and the engineers whose genius made supersonic travel a reality. It's a particularly fitting tribute, reflecting the role Concorde engineers played in designing the shape of the UK’s 50p.”

The coin was unveiled at Bristol Aerospace Museum, the current home of Concorde. Former Chief Engineer of the Concorde John Britton said, "Concorde was a unique aircraft that could outpace the rotation of the Earth, crossing the Atlantic in under three and a half hours. just enough time to enjoy a first class meal. Passengers could also see the curvature of the earth and the dark blue hue of the sky from 10 miles high. To celebrate Concorde on an official UK coin is a proud moment for everyone who dedicated their careers to keeping her in the sky. For me personally, it means my children and grandchildren will be able to hold a piece of that legacy in their hands and understand what British engineering achieved all those years ago."

Hamish McVey, Director of Marketing at British Airways, said: “Concorde remains a defining chapter in our history at British Airways, demonstrating a commitment to British innovation and ingenuity that continues at the heart of our brand today. We’re proud to see this milestone commemorated by The Royal Mint, a testament to the deep affection and lasting connection so many still feel for this remarkable aircraft.”

The Concorde 50p continues The Royal Mint's tradition of celebrating British achievements that have left an indelible mark on the world stage. From its maiden commercial flight to its final journey, Concorde's legacy as one of Britain's greatest technological triumphs is now preserved forever on an official UK coin.

In the 1960s, a joint venture between Sud Aviation (later Aérospatiale) and the British Aircraft Corporation (BAC) led to the creation of a slender, tailless aircraft capable of supersonic air travel at twice the speed of sound. Concorde’s first commercial flight from the UK was a British Airways flight from London Heathrow to Bahrain, on 21 January, 1976. An extraordinary feat of engineering, Concorde's legacy includes some of the fastest flights in history, connecting London and New York in under three and a half hours and cementing Britain's position at the forefront of aviation innovation.

The coin is available from 9am 13 January 2026 with prices starting from £15. For more information and to purchase from The Royal Mint, visit www.royalmint.com.