Great Pagoda - Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (London, UK)
N 51° 28.271 W 000° 17.743
30U E 687814 N 5705692
The reverse side of this British 50 pence coin, devoted to the 250th anniversary of the foundation of the Royal Botanic Gardens, depicts the Great Pagoda in the Gardens.
Waymark Code: WMM71E
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/02/2014
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The reverse side of this British 50 pence coin, devoted to the 250th anniversary of the foundation of the Royal Botanic Gardens, depicts the Great Pagoda in the Gardens. A design showing the pagoda encircled by a vine and accompanied by the dates "1759" and "2009", with the word "KEW" at the base of the pagoda.
The ten-story-tall pagoda is the most peculiar building at the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, London. Designed by William Chambers and built between 1761-1762, this is the one of the oldest buildings at Kew. The pagoda is a testimony to the fascination of British people for the Oriental culture during the 18th century.
Money Issuing Country: United Kingdom
Currency: pence
Denomination: 50 p
Date of Issue: 01/01/2009
Type of Money: Coin
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