© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
50 Pence - Charles III Silver
| Silver (.925) | 8 g | 27.3 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 2023-2024 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#382660 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Atlantic salmon leaping out of water, denomination over royal cypher design at left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
PENCE
Designer: The Royal Mint
Edge
Plain
Comment
Released in the coronation year of King Charles III, the designs feature eight brand-new reverse designs that pay tribute to King Charles III, the four nations of the United Kingdom and the natural world.
The 2023 coins were issued in a set with an issue limit of 3,000.
© The Royal Mint, 2023
The 2023 coins featured a special Tudor crown privy mark.
© The Royal Mint, 2023
The 2024 strike was issued in the Annual Silver Proof set with an issue limit of 500
© The Royal Mint, 2024
The design was also issued in base metal and gold proof.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Pence - Charles III (Silver) 2023-2024 from United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Silver (.925) weighing 8 g is that it features an image of King Charles III, who ascended to the throne in 2022 following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. This coin is one of the first coins to feature the new monarch's image, making it a unique and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
