© Dave Townsley collection (CC0)
© Dave Townsley collection (CC0)
50 Pence - Charles III King's First Year - Trooping the Colour
2024 year| Copper-nickel | 8 g | 27.3 mm |
| 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 0.65 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#410259 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Flag
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TROOPING THE COLOUR
50p
Designer: Quentin Peacock
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issued by Wesminster Collections in set of 5 coins:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the first year of King Charles III's reign, specifically highlighting the Trooping the Colour ceremony, which is an annual event held in London to celebrate the Queen's official birthday. The coin's design showcases the King's effigy on the obverse, while the reverse features an image of the Trooping the Colour ceremony, with the King and other members of the royal family present. This coin is a special edition, non-circulating coin, made of copper-nickel and weighing 8 grams, making it a valuable collector's item for those interested in numismatics and British royalty.
