{"product_id":"100-years-of-the-british-grand-prix-2026-uk-50p-brilliant-uncirculated-coin","title":"Great Britain 100 Years of the British Grand Prix 2026 50p Brilliant Uncirculated Coin","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnique, affordable and official, we are delighted to present the Royal Mint’s officially licensed 100 Years of the British Grand Prix 2026 50p Brilliant Uncirculated Coin!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterest in motor racing in Britain surged during the 1920s, following victories by Britain’s Henry Segrave at the 1923 French Grand Prix and 1923 San Sebatian Grand Prix. The first British Grand Prix was held at Brooklands in Surrey in 1926, with French drivers Robert Sénéchal and Louis Wagner being victorious. The World Championship of Drivers began in 1950, and as the first race of the season was held at Silverstone, the 1950 British Grand Prix was therefore the first ever World Championship Formula One race. Now, 100 years after that original race at Brooklands, the British Grand Prix is firmly entrenched as a major highlight of the F1 calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe perfect way to celebrate the beginning a truly grand tradition, this official British legal tender coin pays homage to the 100th anniversary of the first British Grand Prix. Struck to the Royal Mint’s rigorous Brilliant Uncirculated standard, the 27.30mm flan unites a depiction of a car from the 1926 race held at Brooklands with a portrayal of a modern F1 car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully presented within official Royal Mint packaging that explores the rich history of the British Grand Prix, this unique, one-year-only type is a must-have for collector and motorsports fan alike. Click add to cart now!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49170108809524,"sku":"42365","price":39.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/42365.jpg?v=1782261516","url":"https:\/\/www.downies.com\/products\/100-years-of-the-british-grand-prix-2026-uk-50p-brilliant-uncirculated-coin","provider":"Downies Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}