50 Pence - Charles III (King's First Year - Royal Maundy Service) 2024 front 50 Pence - Charles III (King's First Year - Royal Maundy Service) 2024 back
50 Pence - Charles III (King's First Year - Royal Maundy Service) 2024 photo
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50 Pence - Charles III King's First Year - Royal Maundy Service

2024 year
Copper-nickel 8 g 27.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
King
Charles III (2022-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2024
Value
50 Pence 0.50 IMP = USD 0.66
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
8 g
Diameter
27.3 mm
Shape
Heptagonal (7-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#410261
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

British Maundy coins

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2 3 1 4
4 1 2 3
ROYAL MAUNDY SERVICE
50p

Designer: Quentin Peacock

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issued by Wesminster in set of 5 coins:

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, depicting King Charles III on the obverse side, while the reverse side showcases a representation of the Royal Maundy Service, a traditional ceremony that has taken place annually since the 13th century. The coin's design is particularly noteworthy as it marks the first time that a British monarch has been depicted on a coin during their first year of reign.