Parrotrees Numismatic

Henry Gray is the man behind the design of the Alexander Graham Bell coin. A talented designer, Gray’s previous work for The Royal Mint also includes the 150th Anniversary of the British Red Cross coin and the hugely popular Music Legends coin celebrating The Who.

“The invention of the telephone was one of the greatest breakthroughs in human history, profoundly affecting life and society from the moment of its implementation. Our modern life is unimaginable without it and ... it is clear that Bell’s work was both groundbreaking and transformative.

In honour of Pride UK’s enduring legacy, our goal was to produce a coin that celebrates the history of the Pride movement and accurately represents all those that support it. Working collaboratively with Pride in London, we were able to ensure the spirit of Pride UK was portrayed in the most authentic way possible, staying true to the event’s ethos of ‘visibility, unity and equality’.

The Pride UK 50p coin features an original design by the artist, writer and LGBTQ+ activist Dominique Holmes (They/Them), whose coin design encompasses the essence of Pride UK and accurately depicts its history of political protest and social reform, all while celebrating the indomitable spirit of the UK’s LGBTQ+ community.

“The finished design encompasses everything I hoped it would from my initial concepts; I think it expresses the passion and protest of Pride within a celebratory aesthetic. I really hope it connects with people and reminds them what the movement is all about. 🌈