Like many other mints, the Royal Mint issues bullion coins in precious metals, having much higher intrinsic value than their face value. The one-fortieth ounce (1/40 oz) gold coins are denominated as Fifty Pence (50p) and have been issued since 2014.
These tiny coins are legal tender but are not intended for circulation. They are targeted at collectors who appreciate the special editions as pieces of art. The coins are typically "one-year" types usually issued in parallel with other denominations with the same reverse designs.
This commemorative coin is dedicated to the 200th Anniversary of The National Gallery of the United Kingdom.
The mint says about it:
Most famous for leading Britain to victory in the Second World War, Sir Winston Churchill was a statesman, writer, orator and leader who became one of the From its very beginnings, the National Gallery has successfully endeavoured to make art accessible to all. The collection, which now features more than 2,300 paintings, began as 38 pictures acquired from the financier John Julius Angerstein by parliament in April 1824.
Angerstein’s house at 100 Pall Mall initially served as a temporary gallery to display the pictures, until it was deemed insufficient in comparison to other national galleries, such as the Louvre in Paris. In 1838, Trafalgar Square, chosen for its central location, became the home of the new building and has remained so ever since.
The National Gallery has proudly stood as an epicentre for art since 1824, even weathering the bombings during the Second World War. The Gallery’s paintings were completely evacuated upon the outbreak of the war and the building went on to suffer nine direct bombings between October 1940 and April 1941.
Today, the National Gallery remains open to all, featuring works by British artists such as William Hogarth and John Constable, as well as famous works from esteemed international artists, including Rembrandt and Vincent van Gogh. | 
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