© The Royal Mint, 2024
© The Royal Mint, 2024
50 Pence - Charles III George Michael; 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#404020 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Image of George Michael with guitar strings in background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GEORGE
MICHAEL
SD
Designer: Sandra Deiana
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued as part of the Music Legends series, this coin was also struck in coloured copper-nickel, silver and gold. Issue limit: 2,034
©The Royal Mint, 2024
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a portrait of King Charles III, who was previously known as Prince Charles, and was designed by sculptor and coin designer, Ian Rank-Broadley. The coin was issued as a tribute to the life and legacy of George Michael, the famous British singer-songwriter, and a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the coin went to the George Michael Foundation, which supports various charitable causes.
