2023 Piedfort Proof 50p Silver Coin 75 Years of the Windrush Generation Colour Boxed

The Windrush silver piedfort 50p coin commemorates 75 years since the arrival of the HMT Empire Windrush, a ship that brought Caribbean-born passengers to the UK in 1948. It pays tribute to the significant contributions of these individuals and subsequent generations in shaping modern British culture and society. The design by Valda Jackson features two smartly dressed individuals from the Windrush generation against the backdrop of the Union flag painted directly onto the coin in red white and blue.

The coin serves as a reminder of an important period in British history, when the UK faced economic challenges and labour shortages after World War II. It honours the resilience and determination of those who sought a new life in the 'mother country' during that time.

The 75 Years of the Windrush piedfort 50p coin contains 16 grams of 925 sterling silver minted to a proof finish. As a piedfort coin it is the same shape and diameter as a regular fifty pence but is double the thickness. The coin comes in a beautiful Royal Mint box and is accompanied by an informative booklet which highlights the arrival of Windrush and what it represents to Britain in terms of migration, diversity, and national identity.

To mark the importance of the anniversary the production of this 50p set has been limited to 1,250 sets.