© 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, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#408223 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
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, silver proof and gold proof.
Developed in conjunction with the Natural History Museum. Issue limit: 5,210.
© 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 the Diplodocus dinosaur, which is not commonly seen on coins. The coin's design was created by renowned paleontologist and artist, Robert Bakker, who is known for his work on the reconstruction of dinosaurs. The coin's unique design and limited mintage make it a sought-after collector's item for coin enthusiasts and dinosaur fans alike.
