© The Royal Mint, 2024
© The Royal Mint, 2024
50 Pence - Charles III Diplodocus; Silver Proof
2024 year| Silver (.925) | 8 g | 27.3 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Natural history museum |
| 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 (.925) |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#408222 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Image of a Diplodocus with legend above and below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DIPLODOCUS
RN
JURASSIC
Designer: Robert Nicholls
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Tales of the Earth series completes with Diplodocus, the third coin in the 2024 series. The coin was also produced in copper-nickel, colourised copper-nickel, colourised silver proof and gold proof.
Developed in conjunction with the Natural History Museum. Issue limit: 510.
© The Royal Mint, 2024
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Pence - Charles III (Diplodocus; Silver Proof) 2024 from United Kingdom is that it features a unique design of a Diplodocus, a type of dinosaur, on the reverse side of the coin. This design was created by the British paleontologist and artist, Robert Bakker, and it is the first time a dinosaur has been featured on a UK coin. The coin's design also includes the inscription "Charles III" and the year "2024" on the obverse side, indicating that it was issued during the reign of King Charles III. This coin is a rare and collectible item, made of silver (.925) and weighing 8 grams, making it a valuable addition to any coin collection.
