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What did the Baird 50p coin commemorate?

  • His birthday

  • His knighthood

  • 75th anniversary of his death

  • 100th TV broadcast

Answer

To commemorate the 75th anniversary of John Logie Baird, a Scottish engineer widely recognized as the "father of television," a special 50p coin was introduced. This commemorative coin celebrated Baird's pioneering contributions to the development of television technology and paid tribute to his legacy as a significant figure in the history of broadcasting and communication.
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