© The Royal Mint, 2024
© The Royal Mint, 2024
50 Pence - Charles III National Gallery; 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 0.66 |
| 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#411021 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Front facade of the National Gallery.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 200 YEARS OF THE NATIONAL GALLERY
Designer: Edwina Ellis
Edge
Reeded
Script: Latin
Comment
This coin was issued individually. The design was also struck in bimetallic copper-nickel & nickel brass and silver proof. Issue limit: 2,034
© The Royal Mint, 2024
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pence - Charles III (National Gallery; Gold Proof) 2024 coin is that it features a unique reverse design by artist David Hockney, which depicts a stylized portrait of King Charles III, surrounded by a pattern of interlocking leaves and flowers. This design was specifically created for this coin and is not found on any other currency.
