50 Pence - Charles III RNLI; Gold Proof
2024 year| Gold (.9167) | 15.5 g | 27.3 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 (.9167) |
| Weight | 15.5 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#394639 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
RNLI flag, legend above, dates below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
200 YEARS
RN
LI
1824 2024
JB
Designer: John Bergdahl
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is the largest charity that saves lives at sea around the coasts of the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, as well as on some inland waterways.
Founded in 1824 as the National Institution for the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck, it soon afterwards became the Royal National Institution for the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck under the patronage of King George IV. On 5 October 1854, the institution’s name was changed to its current name (RNLI), and in 1860 was granted a royal charter.
This coin was issued as part of the Annual Gold Proof set for 2023 (issue limit 25, sales unknown). in addition the coin was issued individually. The design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort.
© The Royal Mint, 2024
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pence - Charles III (RNLI; Gold Proof) 2024 coin is that it features a unique reverse design, created by sculptor and designer, Timothy Noad, which depicts a portrait of King Charles III, with the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) logo and the inscription "RNLI 150 YEARS" to commemorate the organization's 150th anniversary.
