British Kids Get a Shot at Designing at 50p
In the United States, its fairly common to emblazon currency with Presidents or historical figures; but England has reserved its currency primarily for royals, until today. Announcing the official rules this afternoon on BBC 1, children ages 6-12 can submit their designs for a 50p that will commemorate the Olympics and paraolympics in 2012. The winner of the competition will be the first child to have their work featured on a UK coin in circulation. Share your thoughts or designs with us here, we'd love to see what YOU would come up with!