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Vicky Shaw

Sherlock Holmes 50p coin unveiled- where you can find the new Royal mint piece

A coin dedicated to Sherlock Holmes has gone into circulation.

The limited edition 50p has lettering so tiny it needs a magnifying glass to decipher it.

Versions have been put on sale on the Royal Mint’s website.

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Prices range from £10 for a brilliant uncirculated version to £795 for a gold proof coin.

The coin will go into general circulation in the coming months.

It commemorates 160 years since the birth of Holmes author – Sir Arthur Conan Doyle – who was born on May 22, 1859.

Coin designer Stephen Raw said: “I hope it will encourage the inner detective in those who are intrigued by the coin.”

To purchase you'll need to head to www.royalmint.com

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