Monopoly 50p coin released by Royal Mint for 90th anniversary

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Link: Monopoly 50p coin released by Royal Mint for 90th anniversary - BBC News

 

 

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A new coin is set to be released celebrating the board game Monopoly - with a gold version hidden away for one lucky person to find on Christmas Eve.

 

The 50p will be unveiled by the Royal Mint, in Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynon Taf, marking 90 years since the game was created.

 

It is the first time a board game has been celebrated on a UK coin

 

The design features Mr Monopoly alongside property cards and game tokens, with a design on the "GO" sign that transforms to reveal the game's "M" money symbol when tilted.

 

The game first launched in 1935, translated into 47 languages and has sold more than 275 million copies worldwide. It is estimated to have been played by one billion people.

 

The game's distinctive currency has been described as the most printed money in the world...

The commemorative coin will be available in both silver and gold.

 

[steve]

Having just done the Monopoly board pub crawl in London this weekend for my 50th Birthday, I might just treat myself 😀