Red Arrows 50p coin takes off from Royal Mint A collectable 50p coin has been launched to celebrate the Red Arrows, 60 years after their first public air display in 1965.
“Crafted with the Red Arrows ethos of precision and quality in mind, the dedicated team at the Royal Mint have worked diligently to create a coin which represents the best of the Royal Air Force.”.
Squadron Leader Jon Bond, team leader of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, said: “Across 60 seasons, the Red Arrows have aimed to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds with a world-class display of precision and teamwork.
The Royal Mint coin features three Red Arrows BAE Systems Hawk TI aircraft in flight, accompanied by the colour trails used in the team’s aerial displays.
The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, more commonly known as the Red Arrows, has displayed nearly 5,000 times to audiences in 57 countries around the world.
