2013 50P Coin Coat of Arms

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Oh, you noticed the lion and the unicorn on either side? Classic. The lion is England (again, because England loves its lions), and the unicorn is Scotland. The unicorn is chained up, by the way—apparently, unicorns were considered dangerous in medieval times. Imagine your pocket change having a chained mythical beast on it. Metal.

2013 Royal Coat of Arms 50p coin | eBay UK

And check out the tacky-looking crown on the lion’s head. It’s Saint Edward’s Crown, the actual one used in coronations. So, every time you spend this 50p on a bag of crisps, you’re handing over a tiny piece of royal ceremony. Fancy, right?

The Secret Language of the Coin (Shh!)

Look closely at the bottom. There’s a little slogan in French: “Dieu et mon droit.” That means “God and my right.” It’s the royal motto, and it’s been around since the 15th century. Basically, the king was saying, “I rule because God says so, and that’s final.” A bit bossy, but hey, it’s history.

On the unicorn’s side, you’ll see a banner that says “Honi soit qui mal y pense.” That’s Old French for “Shame on him who thinks evil of it.” It’s the motto of the Order of the Garter, a super-exclusive club for knights. So, this coin subtly tells people not to bad-mouth the monarchy. Classy and threatening—a rare combo.