2013 50 Pence Coin - Benjamin Britten

The 2013 50p celebrated the 100th Anniversary of the birth of Benjamin Britten (1913-1976), English composer, conductor and pianist.

The reverse, designed by Tom Phillips , shows the composer’s name, written across musical bars with the words "BLOW BUGLE BLOW" and "SET THE WILD ECHOES FLYING".

Obverse is the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley.

This coin is the first ever UK 50p to show both date and denomination on the obverse.