Windrush: New 50p coin to mark 75th anniversary released

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  1. The last commemorative 50p the Royal Mint released – to mark 75 years since the founding of the NHS – came with a commitment that 100% of the net proceeds would go to NHS Charities Together. I must admit to being somewhat surprised that a percentage of sales from this aren’t going towards say for instance, educational resources to ensure that the story of the Windrush generation continues to be remembered.

    That aside, I wasn’t initially a fan of the design but it’s grown on me. I don’t personally collect every commemorative 50p that the mint release (because that would be a quick way to financial ruin!) but as an important part of UK history I’ll be adding this to the collection at 9AM.

  2. I think treating the people who came here on the Windrush with basic decency and not being nasty to immigrants in general would be a bit more helpful.

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