50 Pence - Charles III (NHS 75th Anniversary) 2023 front 50 Pence - Charles III (NHS 75th Anniversary) 2023 back
50 Pence - Charles III (NHS 75th Anniversary) 2023 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2023

50 Pence - Charles III NHS 75th Anniversary

2023 year
Copper-nickel 8 g 27.3 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Charles III (2022-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2023
Value
50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
8 g
Diameter
27.3 mm
Shape
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#351626
Rarity index
27%

Reverse

Inscription surrounded by words describing qualities associated with the NHS.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GRATITUDE
DEDICATION PRIDE
CARE NATIONAL KIND
DIGNITY HEALTH HOPE
RESPECT SERVICE LIFE
EMPATHY 75 SUPPORT
COMPASSION DUTY
KNOWLEDGE
AL

Designer: Alice Lediard

Edge

Plain

Comment

This coin was issued as part of the Annual Commemorative Proof (issue limit 7,500), Premium Commemorative Proof (issue limit 2,750), Brilliant Uncirculated Commemorative sets for 2023, as well as individually (Sales Unknown). The design was also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof.

© The Royal Mint, 2023

Interesting fact

The 50p coin commemorating the 75th anniversary of the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom features a unique design that includes a cameo portrait of King Charles III, who was the Prince of Wales at the time of the coin's release in 2023. The coin's design also incorporates an image of a stethoscope, which is a symbol of the NHS, and the inscription "NHS 75th Anniversary" to mark the occasion.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2023  - - - - - -

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