The shape is an equilateral-curve heptagon. This is the standard shape for our 50 pence (£0.50) and 20 pence (£0.20) in circulation. The 50p coin is larger than the 20p coin.
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The shape is an equilateral-curve heptagon. This is the standard shape for our 50 pence (£0.50) and 20 pence (£0.20) in circulation. The 50p coin is larger than the 20p coin.
I did not know that! That's pretty cool. Did they ever say what the reason was? Just to be different or is there a practical application?