2026 Official Royal Mail 50th Anniversary of Concorde BU 50p Coin Cover

Celebrate 50 Years of Supersonic Flight – Concorde’s First Commercial Journeys

On 21st January 1976, Concorde took to the skies on its inaugural commercial supersonic passenger flights – a revolutionary achievement that halved transatlantic travel times and symbolised the pinnacle of British and French engineering ingenuity. For the next 27 years, this delta-winged icon flew at twice the speed of sound, connecting London and New York in under four hours and capturing the world’s imagination as the ultimate symbol of speed, luxury, and innovation. Thursday 21st January 2026 is the precise 50th anniversary of that historic first flight – a milestone moment to honour one of aviation’s greatest legacies.

To commemorate this extraordinary anniversary, Royal Mail has issued an official limited-edition coin cover, created in partnership with British Airways and Airbus, blending the finest traditions of British numismatics and philately.

At the heart of the cover is a brand-new United Kingdom 50p coin, expertly struck by The Royal Mint to Brilliant Uncirculated standard. The reverse showcases the iconic Concorde soaring across the globe, with the aircraft’s name displayed boldly across the centre on a classic split-flap departure board – a nostalgic tribute to the golden age of supersonic travel. The obverse features the official portrait of His Majesty King Charles III.

To complete this limited-edition cover, it includes all eight brand-new commemorative stamps issued by Royal Mail, each depicting Concorde in majestic flight. Every stamp is officially cancelled on the very first day of issue – and the exact 50th anniversary date – 21st January 2026, with a specially designed handstamp, making each cover a genuine first-day-of-issue treasure.

Harrington & Byrne has secured a strictly limited allocation from the overall worldwide edition limit of just 10,000 covers. Royal Mail coin covers issued in partnership with The Royal Mint have an exceptional track record of selling out quickly – so don’t delay your chance to own this supersonic tribute to British innovation and engineering excellence.

Key Issue Information

• Official Royal Mail Brilliant Uncirculated 50p Coin Cover issued for the 50th Anniversary of Concorde’s first commercial flights
• Features the brand-new 2026 UK 50p coin struck to Brilliant Uncirculated standard by The Royal Mint in partnership with British Airways and Airbus
• Includes all 8 brand-new commemorative stamps depicting Concorde in flight, officially postmarked on the exact 50th anniversary date – 21st January 2026
• Worldwide edition limit: just 10,000 covers
• Presented as issued by Royal Mail in a specially designed envelope