He is the only statesman to be honored on two occasions on British coins

Winston Churchill passed away at the age of 90 on January 24, 1965, nine days after suffering a severe stroke. With officials from 112 countries in attendance and 350 million Europeans, including 25 million Britons, watching live on television, he was accorded the greatest state burial in British history. Dock workers along the River Thames simultaneously dropped their cranes in a stunning unplanned homage as Churchill's casket went by. The RAF conducted a fly-by with 16 English Electric Lightning fighter planes as the Royal Artillery saluted with a 19-gun salute. Churchill requested to be interred at his family grave, which is close to his Oxfordshire birthplace of Blenheim Palace.

Few people can lay claim to the honor of being remembered on a coin. The commemorative subject must be given substantial weight to be taken into consideration when choosing the themes and designs for coins. When Winston Churchill passed away in 1965, it was fitting that he was given the honor of being remembered on a coin, which is uncommon for a leader. Winston Churchill made such an impact and left such a lasting legacy that, 50 years later, his memory will once again be honored on UK coins, making him the first politician to be thus honored twice.