50 Pence - Charles III (Death Star II; Gold Proof) 2024 front 50 Pence - Charles III (Death Star II; Gold Proof) 2024 back
50 Pence - Charles III (Death Star II; Gold Proof) 2024 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2024

50 Pence - Charles III Death Star II; Gold Proof

2024 year
Gold (.9167) 15.5 g 27.3 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 0.66
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
15.5 g
Diameter
27.3 mm
Shape
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#430496
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

A lenticular feature depicting the insignia of the Galactic Empire alongside the Death Star II design.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
STAR
WARS
© & ™ Lucasfilm Ltd.

Designer: Lucasfilm Ltd

Edge

Plain

Comment

This is the fourth in a four-coin series commemorating Star Wars: Iconic Vehicles including the Millennium Falcon, TIE Fighter and X-Wing, along with the Death Star II. The design was issued in a number of metals and denominations. Issued limit: 110.

© The Royal Mint, 2024

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Charles III (Death Star II; Gold Proof) 50p coin is that it features a unique design that combines the portrait of Charles III with the iconic Death Star II from the Star Wars franchise. This coin is a rare and collectible item, with only a limited number of coins minted, making it a sought-after collector's item for both coin collectors and Star Wars fans.