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Wednesday 15 September 2021

2033) "Charles Babbage, (Polymath, Mechanical Engineer - Inventor of the First Mechanical Computer) and United Kingdom: 150th Anniversary of his passing away (1871-2021) : Fourth Coin in the Coin Series titled "Innovation in Science": Royal Mint, UK has brought out a 50 Pence Coin in three Variants - Gold, Piedfort Silver & Silver and Base Metal: Date of Coin issue: 14.09.2021:

2033) "Charles Babbage, (Polymath, Mechanical Engineer - Inventor of the First Mechanical Computer) and  United Kingdom: 150th Anniversary of his passing away (1871-2021) : Fourth Coin in the Coin Series titled "Innovation in Science": Royal Mint, UK has brought out a 50 Pence Coin in three Variants - Gold, Piedfort Silver & Silver and Base Metal: Date of Coin issue: 14.09.2021:

The Reverse of the 50 Pence Coin issued in three Variants - Gold, Silver (Standard & Sterling) and Base Metal.

The fourth of the Royal Mint UK’s "Innovation in Science Coin Series" coins released on 14.09.2021, after the earlier issues on John Logic Baird (first working Television), Stephen Hawking, and Rosalind Franklin, features - Charles Babbage and his Difference & Analytical Engines. 

Babbage was a visionary English polymath and mechanical engineer who combined his talents to design the first computer, although mechanical in nature. An influential scientist, Charles Babbage was a lifelong inventor who believed that scientific advancement should benefit everyone. He was best known for his mechanical calculator, or "Difference Engine," and conceived the Analytical Engine, that had many essential features found in modern digital computers.

Incredibly, his "Analytical Engine" created all the core fundamental principles of modern computing and along with the "Difference Engine",  set science on a path we still walk today. 

While he never built his creations, passing away in 1871 before they could be completed, the designs were built by others in 1991, and they were perfectly functional.

The Coin:

The Obverse & Reverse of the 50 Pence Coin depicting Charles Babbage's invention

The Royal Mint, is celebrating the life and legacy of Charles Babbage with a commemorative 50p coin, released to mark the 150th anniversary of his death.

The Reverse of the 50 Pence Gold, Sterling Silver/Standard Silver & Base Metal Coins honours Babbage’s legacy with a design that links his machinery to the digital age on the canvas of a 50p piece. 

The Coin combines traditional minting skills and modern technology. Using a geometric modernist typeface and suggesting the horizontal and vertical bars and numbers from the original machine, the design reflects the movement and flow of the calculations in motion, adding the extra twist of encoding Babbage’s name.

The Obverse of the 50 Pence Gold, Sterling/Standard Silver & Base Metal Coins features an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right designed by Jody Clark, whose initials "JC" appear below the Queen's neck. The peripheral inscriptions are - "50 PENCE.2021. ELIZABETH II. DG. REG.FD."

The Coin has been issued in Gold, Silver and Base Metal Variants:

1) The specifications of the Gold Variant are:

Country of issue: United Kingdom; Year: 2021; Denomination/Face Value: 50 Pence; Metal Composition: .9167 or 22.0 Karat Fineness Gold (Au); Weight: 1/2 Oz or 15.50 grams; Diameter/Size: 27.30 mm; Coin Quality: Proof; Mint: Royal Mint, UK; Mintage: 260 pieces; Presentation Box/Case: Yes; Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes; Designers: (Obverse) Jody Clark (Reverse): Nigel Tudman and Jas Bhamra.

2) The specifications of the Standard Silver Variant are:

Country of issue: United Kingdom; Year: 2021; Denomination/Face Value: 50 Pence; Metal Composition: .925 Fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 16.00 grams; Diameter/Size: 27.30 mm; Coin Quality: Proof; Mint: Royal Mint, UK; Mintage: 1510 pieces;  Presentation Box/Case: Yes; Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes; Designers: (Obverse) Jody Clark (Reverse): Nigel Tudman and Jas Bhamra.

3) The specifications of the Sterling Silver Variant are:

Country of issue: United Kingdom; Year: 2021; Denomination/Face Value: 50 Pence; Metal Composition: .925 Fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 8.00 grams; Diameter/Size: 27.30 mm; Coin Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU); Mint: Royal Mint, UK; Mintage: 4,000 pieces;  Presentation Box/Case: Yes; Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes; Designers: (Obverse) Jody Clark (Reverse): Nigel Tudman and Jas Bhamra.

4) Base Metal Variant:

A base-metal, brilliant uncirculated version is also available for the casual collector. 

An image of the inventor Charles Babbage is featured on the brilliant uncirculated coin folder packaging.

Remarks:

- The proof silver and proof silver piedfort coins come in plush black cases, while the proof gold strike features a rosewood display case.

- As is traditional for the series, this Charles Babbage 50 pence is available in proof gold, proof silver and proof silver piedfort, as well as, brilliant uncirculated copper-nickel with special educational packaging. 









Links: Postage Stamps from the British Isles: 























37) Sherlock Holmes, United Kingdom: A set of six stamps issued by Royal Mail, UK featuring the characters of the modern version of a TV Serial "Sherlock" started in 2010 by the BBC, together with Cupro-nickel & Silver Medals minted by the Royal Mint, UK: Date of Stamp Set issue: 18.08.2020














53) Gibraltar Cryptocurrency Stamp: Stamp value 4 Pounds: Date of Stamp issue: 15.05.2021: (Pre-ordered accepted from 19.04.2021)

54) The Calf Of Man Nature Reserve", Isle of Man, A British Crown Dependency (BCD): 75th Anniversary" Celebrations (1946-2021): A set of ten Stamps issued by the Isle of Man Post (IOMP) commemorating the milestone of this Biosphere Island: (Also includes the EUROPA Stamp on "Endangered National Wildlife" theme designated by PostEurop for 2021): Date of Stamps issue: 12.04.2021

55) "The Who", United Kingdom: The iconic Rock Group features on the latest "British Music Legends" Collector Coin Series issues from the Royal Mint UK: Date of Coin Release: 24.05.2021

56) "Sark - Dark Sky Island", Guernsey, A British Crown Dependency (BCD): This "GuernseyTogether" Series of stamps by Guernsey Post features drawings made by Sark school-children: Date of stamp set issue: 19.08.2020

57) Surfing in Jersey, a British Crown Dependency (BCD): A set if six stamps issued by Jersey Post featuring contemporary photographs taken by Jersey photographers: Date of Stamp Set issie: 18.05.2021

58) Dennis and Gnasher, United Kingdom: 70th Anniversary (1951-2021): A set of sis Stamps issued by Royal Mail, UK, featuring the popular comic strip: Date of Stamp Set issue: 01.07.2021

59) The Palace of Westminster, United Kingdom: 10th Anniversary molestone (1870-2020): Royal Mail UK has issued a set of Ten Stamps featuring the iconic Palace: Date/Year of Coin issue: 30.07.2020

60) Industrial Revolutions, United Kingdom: Royal Mail, UKhas brought out a set od stamps featuring the IndustrialRevolutions: Date of Stamp Set issue: 12.08.2021

61) Frances Hodgson Burnett and "The Secret Garden", Alderney, A British Crown Dependency (BCD): A set of six postage stamps issued by Guernsey Post on behalf of Aldernay Islands: Date of Stamp set issue: 01.09.2021

Music Legends Coin Series:

1) "The Who", United Kingdom: The iconic Rock Group features on the latest "British Music Legends" Collector Coin Series issues from the Royal Mint UK: Date of Coin Release: 24.05.2021 

2)  Music Giants III, QUEEN, UK: A comprehensive Coin and Stamps Combo issued by the Royal Mail UK in collaboration with the Queen Band and the Royal Mint, UK: Date of Coin & Stamp combo issue: 09.06.2020

 Posts on the UK  Coins and Stamps:

"Tales of the Earth Coin Series": The Second Dinosaurs Collector Coin Series:

i) Prehistoric Temnodontosaurus, United Kingdom: "Tales of the earth Coin Series": First coin in the "Second Dinosaurs Collector Coin Series" features on Gold, Silver & Cupro-nickel 50 Pence Coin Variants: Date/Year of Coin issue: 25.02.2021 Variants

Myths & Legends Coin Series:

1) "ROBIN HOOD", United Kingdom: "Myths and Legends Coin Series": First Coin in the Series: Silver 2 UKP (2 Pounds) and Gold 100 UKP(100 Pounds) Bullion Coins issued by the Royal Mint UK featuring the famed/legendary Outlaw: Year of Coin issue: 2021

"The Queen's Beasts" Coin Series, UK issues:



"Tales of the Earth - Dinosauria" Coin Series, UK issues:

Links to some other interesting posts from the British Isles and British Overseas Territories/Dependencies:

Central Bank of Ireland issues:





Bank of Ireland issues:


Northern Ireland Bank issues:







Inspirations from Scottish History (Clydesdale Bank Banknotes): 

  

Banknotes from Royal Bank of Scotland:


British Crown Dependencies/Overseas Territories:





  














































Gold Coins:
  


Silver Coins:


British India Coinage:







Other British Royalty: 







 British Coinage:











 Commemorative British Coinage:





The Brixton Pound:

Links: Crypto-Currency Stamps & Coin Posts:

1) Croatian Crypto Stamp - 2, Croatia: A 50 HRK stamp (a combination of the analog and the digital) issued by "Hrvatska Posta" (Croatian Post) in coordination with the Croatian Blochchain community gathered around the Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Association: Date of Stamp issue: 16.12.2020

2) Did You Know Series (49): Dogecoin (DOGE), Blockchain Mint, Singapore: Blockchain Mint has issued Silver DOGE Medals in three variants - i) Silver Dogecoin Cryptocurrency Medal Gem BU, ii) Silver Dogecoin Cryptocurrency Medal Proof-Like in Blister Pak, iii) Dogecoin Cryptocurrency Commemorative Medal Antiqued in Blister Pack: Date of Medal release/shipping: 05/2021

3) Did You Know Series (50): A Guest Post by Avery Wright: "Is Making the Crypto Space Legally Complaint Paving the Road to Mass (Blockchain) Adoption?" - A perspective:

4) Gibraltar Cryptocurrency Stamp: Stamp value 4 Pounds: Date of Stamp issue: 15.05.2021: (Pre-orders accepted from 19.04.2021):

British Antarctic Territory (BAT) Related Links on this Blog:

1) 200 Years of the Discovery of Antarctica, Estonia: A 2 Euro Commemorative Coin dedicated the the Bicentenary of the Discovery of Antarcticca by Admiral Fabian Gottlieb Benjamin von Bellingshausen on board the "Vostok": Coin issue date: 01/2020

2) Solomon Islands: 250th Anniversary of Captain James Cook's first Pacific "Voyage of Discovery" and charting of New Zealand and Australia's East Coast: Date of Coin issue: 2020





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