© The Royal Mint, 2024
© The Royal Mint, 2024
50 Pence - Charles III Buckingham Palace; Gold Proof
2024 year| Gold (.9999) | 0.8 g | 8 mm |
| 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 | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Diameter | 8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#404701 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Image of Buckingham Palace, legend below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BUCKINGHAM
PALACE
HDG
Designer: Henry Gray
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This coin was issued individually, with an issue limit of 2,034. The design was also struck in copper-nickel and silver proof.
© The Royal Mint, 2024
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50p coin is that it features an image of Charles III, who is depicted as the King of the United Kingdom, despite the fact that he has not yet ascended to the throne. This is because the coin was produced in 2024, before Charles's mother, Queen Elizabeth II, passed away. The coin's design was likely created in anticipation of Charles's eventual succession, and it serves as a unique preview of what the currency of the United Kingdom might look like under his reign.
