50 Pence - Charles III (1/4 oz Fine Silver) 2024 front 50 Pence - Charles III (1/4 oz Fine Silver) 2024 back
50 Pence - Charles III (1/4 oz Fine Silver) 2024 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2024

50 Pence - Charles III 1/4 oz Fine Silver

2024 year
Silver (.999) 7.86 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Charles III (2022-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2024
Value
50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
7.86 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#403775
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Portrait of Britannia, ocean wave and crescent moon left.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BRITANNIA 2024
1/4 OZ 999 FINE SILVER

Designer: Marie Alice Harel

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued in the six-coin silver proof set (Issue Limit: 1,250) .

© The Royal Mint, 2024

 

The coin was also issued in a 4-coin silver reverse frosted set (Issue Limit: 1000).

© The Royal Mint, 2024

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Pence - Charles III (1/4 oz Fine Silver) 2024 coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the reign of King Charles III, who ascended to the throne in 2022 following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. The coin's design includes an effigy of King Charles III, along with the inscription "Charles III Dei Gratia Rex" (Charles III, by the grace of God, King), and the year of issue, 2024. This coin is a non-circulating coin, meaning it is not intended for general circulation and is instead produced in limited quantities for collectors and enthusiasts.