A 50p commemorative coin celebrating 200 years of the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) has been launched by the Royal Mint.The Mint will also be presenting all 238 RNLI Lifeboat stations, which create a ring of safety across the UK and Ireland, with their own commemorative 50p coin.RNLI volunteers have been saving lives at sea since 1824 and a percentage of the price of each coin sold by the Royal Mint will be donated in support of the charity's work and commitment.The percentages will

A 50p commemorative coin celebrating 200 years of the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) has been launched by the Royal Mint.The Mint will also be presenting all 238 RNLI Lifeboat stations, which create a ring of safety across the UK and Ireland, with their own commemorative 50p coin.RNLI volunteers have been saving lives at sea since 1824 and a percentage of the price of each coin sold by the Royal Mint will be donated in support of the charity's work and commitment.The percentages will be 5% for brilliant uncirculated and silver proof 50p coins, and 3% for gold proof 50p coins.