© Dave Townsley collection (CC0)
© Dave Townsley collection (CC0)
50 Pence - Charles III Bagpuss
2024 year| Copper-nickel | 8 g | 27.3 mm |
| Location | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Issuing company | Westminster Collection |
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2024 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GGP = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#418715 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Bagpuss, Emily’s saggy old cloth cat
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50p
He gave a big yawn and settled down to sleep
Engraver: Matt Tindall
Edge
Plain
Comment
Coin issued in set of 5 coins:
Issued also in coloured version and as silver coloured.
Interesting fact
The 50p coin featuring Charles III (Bagpuss) 2024 is a non-circulating coin, meaning it is not intended for general circulation and is instead produced in limited quantities for collectors.
