United Kingdom. Inspiration in the Sky Soars With New Red Arrow 50 Pence Gold and Silver Coins

The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, more commonly known as the Red Arrows, represents the absolute very best of Britain’s Royal Air Force - RAF. Each member of the team goes through a series of rigorous tests before they are selected and together, they represent the excellence and capabilities of the service. Renowned for their captivating aerial displays and precision flying, the Red Arrows have flown nearly 5000 displays in 57 countries since their inception in 1964 and first public performance a year later. People from a wide variety of RAF roles and professions are key to the success of the Red Arrows and their performances would not be possible without ‘The Blues’, their hardworking engineers and support team on the ground. As the public facing side of the RAF, the Red Arrows also serve as a recruitment tool for the Armed Forces, with many pilots and support staff choosing a career in aviation after seeing the spectacular displays as a child. Designed by Nigel Tudman at Tuch Design, the reverse of this coin features three of the Red Arrows’ distinctive BAE Systems Hawk T1 aircraft accompanied by the trails used in the team’s aerial displays. Below the primary design is the bold text RED ARROWS. The colour featured on the coin highlights the classic red aircraft and the red, white and blue trails used in the Red Arrows’ aerial displays.The obverse side includes the effigy of HM King Charles III created by engraver Martin Jennings. Both the denomination ranging from 50 PENCE to 200 POUNDS and the year of issue, 2025 is shown as part of the legend surrounding the King’s likeness.

Each BU Cupro-nickel coin with and without added colour are presented in a blister-pak type folder with informative text and illustrations commemorating the Red Arrows. Both versions of the sterling silver proof coins are presented in a custom black vinyl case. The gold proof coins are presented in a polished hardwood case – each is accompanied with a numbered certificate of authenticity. For additional information on the Red Arrows 60^th anniversary commemorative coin range, please visit the e-webshop of the Royal Mint.