50 Pence - Charles III (Caernarfon Castle) 2023 front 50 Pence - Charles III (Caernarfon Castle) 2023 back
50 Pence - Charles III (Caernarfon Castle) 2023 photo
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50 Pence - Charles III Caernarfon Castle

2023 year
Copper-nickel (Diamond finish) 8 g 27.3 mm
Description
Issuer
British Antarctic Territory (British Overseas Territories)
King
Charles III (2022-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2023
Value
50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65
Currency
Pound sterling (1991-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (Diamond finish)
Weight
8 g
Diameter
27.3 mm
Thickness
1.78 mm
Shape
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#375261
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Caernarfon Castle, Prince of Wales feathers above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KING CHARLES III
DA
CAERNARFON CASTLE
50

Edge

Plain

Comment

Six coin series celebrating His Majesty King Charles III's 75th Birthday.
(1) Buckingham Palace - - (2) Trinity College - - (3) Caernarfon Castle
(4) RAF Cranwell - - (5) Windsor Castle - - (6) Saint James's Palace

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing an image of Caernarfon Castle, which is a medieval fortress located in Wales, UK. The castle is depicted in a diamond finish, giving the coin a distinctive and eye-catching appearance. This design was chosen to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the investiture of Prince Charles as the Prince of Wales, which took place at Caernarfon Castle in 1969.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2023 PM 950 - - - - - -

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