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The U.K Is Celebrating Pride With a Rainbow Progress 50p Coin

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official announcement. “This queer brown immigrant has come a long way, powered by hope, love, and this city. Nowhere in the world had this been possible, except the U.K.

Pride in London feels very proud today.”  The first official Pride held in the U.K. was organized by the Gay Liberation Front and took place as a parade from London’s Hyde Park to Trafalgar Square on July 1, 1972.For those looking to add this coin to their collection, it won’t be found in circulation: Multiple versions will instead be available for purchase later this summer.

In addition to minting the new coin, The Royal Mint further showed its commitment to the community by making a financial contribution to London LGBTQ+ Community Pride.“The 50th Anniversary of Pride U.K.

is a milestone celebration, and it is a privilege to mark 50 years of progress with this 50p coin,” said Clare Maclennan, Director of Commemorative Coin at The Royal Mint. “This is the first-ever U.K.

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