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John Logie Baird (1888–1946) was a Scottish inventor, electrical engineer, and innovator, demonstrating the world's first working television system on 26 January 1926. He also invented the first publicly demonstrated colour television system, and the first purely electronic colour television picture tube.
In 1928 the Baird Television Development Company achieved the first transatlantic television transmission. Baird's early technological successes and his role in the practical introduction of broadcast television for home entertainment have earned him a prominent place in television's history.
This coin commemorates the 75th anniversary of John Logie Baird death.
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The fifth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem and drop earrings. ·ELIZABETH II·D·G·REG·F·D·50 PENCE·2021 |
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Depicts a silhouette of the mast at Crystal Palace, with radiating circles indicating a broadcast, is used as a timeline of Logie Baird’s life and achievements. Dates of his birth and death below. Initials of the design company Osborne Ross partners (AR for Andrew Ross and DO for Deborah Osborne) are on the right. JOHN LOGIE BIARD TELEVISION PIONEER |
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50 Pence
5th portrait, Gold Proof Coin
Innovation in Science
John Logie Baird
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Innovation in Science
John Logie Baird