Charles Babbage 50p Uncirculated Commemorative Coin Set By Royal Mint

The Charles Babbage 50p Uncirculated Commemorative Coin Set by The Royal Mint was released in 2021 as part of the "Innovation in Science" series. This coin commemorates the 150th anniversary of Charles Babbage's death and celebrates his groundbreaking work as the "father of computing."

Features of the Coin:

1. Design:

   • The reverse, designed by Nigel Tudman and Jas Bhamra, illustrates Babbage’s pioneering ideas, showing a diagrammatic representation connecting his mechanical computing inventions to modern computing.
   • The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Jody Clark.

2. Specifications:

   • Denomination: 50p
   • Alloy: Cupro-Nickel
   • Weight: 8.00 g
   • Diameter: 27.30 mm
   • Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated
   • Edge: Plain

3. Packaging:

   • The coin comes in a vibrant presentation folder, detailing Babbage's contributions to computing and the significance of his work.

4. Part of a Series:

   • This coin is one of several in the "Innovation in Science" series, which also honors figures like Stephen Hawking and Rosalind Franklin.

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