To mark the life and achievements of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, The Royal Mint has just released a brand new official UK 50p coin.

Focusing on his iconic detective Sherlock Holmes™. It follows hot on the heels of the UK Silver Proof Stephen Hawking 50p that sold out inside 12 hours.

Available in the limited edition Silver Proof version or the even scarcer Silver Proof Piedfort version. You’ll need to act quickly to secure one for your collection.