Sir Arthur Conan Doyle revolutionised the crime genre with the creation of his iconic detective, Sherlock Holmes™. The ‘consulting detective’ and his unique way of discovering thieves and murderers became an instant favourite with Victorian readers, and remains so to this day.

And now, in celebration of the 160^th Anniversary of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s birth, a new United Kingdom 50p featuring the legendary Sherlock Holmes^™ has been authorised for release.

Have a look at the full collection of coins below.