A new 50p coin celebrating 100 years of the Grand Prix in Britain has been launched by The Royal Mint.
The coin was unveiled at Brooklands in Weybridge, Surrey, the venue that hosted Britain’s first Grand Prix in August 1926, and was pictured alongside a Delage car.
The Royal Mint said it is the first time motorsport has been honoured on one of its official UK coins.
The Grand Prix in Britain 50p has been designed in collaboration with London-based agency Interstate.
The “tails” side of the coin captures the sweep of Grand Prix history and technological evolution, featuring a historic racing car from the original 1926 Brooklands race sitting alongside a 2026 Formula 1 car.
A selection of the coins also feature colour.
Rebecca Morgan, director at The Royal Mint, said: “For 100 years, the Grand Prix in Britain has captured the nation’s imagination, from the thundering engines at Brooklands to the wheel-to-wheel battles at Silverstone.
“This coin is a true landmark for us. It is the first time in The Royal Mint’s history that motorsport has been celebrated on a UK coin, and we couldn’t be prouder to mark such a momentous centenary in this way.
“Whether you’re a dedicated collector or a Formula 1 fan counting down the days to race weekend, this coin is an absolute must-have piece of history you can hold in your hand.”
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Alex Patterson, chief executive of Brooklands Museum, said: “We are thrilled that The Royal Mint has chosen to celebrate this very special centenary celebration with Brooklands Museum.
“The 1926 race was a defining moment not just for Brooklands but for the development of international motor racing in the UK, and it is fitting that it is commemorated by this very special coin.”
The British Grand Prix has taken place at Silverstone since 1948.
The gold version of the Grand Prix in Britain 50p has been produced from recycled gold from old jewellery and coins.
The Royal Mint said it is aiming to produce all collectable gold coins from recycled gold by the end of the year.
The coin launches at 9am on Monday, with prices starting from £15.
People can also strike their own Grand Prix in Britain 50p from July 7 until August 2 at The Royal Mint Experience.
