Commemorate 75 years of the Windrush Generation

A new UK 50p coin has just been issued to commemorate 75 years since HMT Empire Windrush docked in Tilbury, Essex!

The design on this new coin is a tribute to the important story of the passengers aboard the Windrush vessel in 1948, featuring two people of the Windrush Generation against a background of the Union flag.

2023 UK Windrush Generation 50p
2023 UK Windrush Generation 50p

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In January, the 75 Years of the Windrush Generation 50p made an appearance in the 2023 Annual Coin Set – the first of its kind to feature King Charles III on the obverses!

And today, collectors can own this coin individually for the first time, so make sure you don’t miss out by ordering yours today >>

Struck to a Brilliant Uncirculated quality, the 2023 UK Windrush Generation 50p is available from Change Checker for just £5.99 (+p&p)!

HMT Empire Windrush

On the 22nd June, 1948, the famous ship arrived in the Essex dock after stopping in Trinidad, Jamaica, Mexico, Cuba and Bermuda.

The HMT Empire Windrush docked in London 
Credit: BBC
The HMT Empire Windrush docked in London
Credit: BBC

Many of those aboard sought work and a new life in their destination, England. This was during a period where the UK faced economic collapse and needed more workers to rebuild the country after the war.

Since the Second World War, the Windrush Generation have helped shape modern British culture and society. To commemorate, Windrush Day is held on the 22nd of June each year – marking the date the ship disembarked.

2023 UK 75 Years of the Windrush Generation CERTIFIED BU 50p

To add this incredible coin to your collection for just £5.99 (+p&p), click here >>

4 Comments

  1. Peter on June 19, 2023 at 12:59 pm

    Is this coin going to be circulated to our pockets, or is this another money making 50p piece frenzy by the royal mint??



    • Kate on June 20, 2023 at 2:25 pm

      Hi Peter, this coin isn’t intended to enter circulation.
      Kind regards, Kate



    • James on July 2, 2023 at 9:44 am

      The Royal Mint previously said that they will circulate them, but there has been no confirmation about it.



      • Kate on July 3, 2023 at 10:54 am

        Hi James, as far as we know, the Windrush 50p isn’t intended to enter circulation.
        Kate