Unique 50p coin celebrating 60 years of the Red Arrows is set to fly off the shelves A special 50p coin commemorating the Red Arrows has been launched, marking 60 years since their debut public displays 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.”.
Rebecca Morgan, director of commemorative coin at The Royal Mint, said: "The Red Arrows are a symbol of British aviation excellence in the UK and worldwide.
This new coin from The Royal Mint showcases three of the Red Arrows' BAE Systems Hawk TI jets mid-flight.
The Red Arrows, officially known as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, have pulled off close to 5,000 performances in front of audiences from 57 countries worldwide.
