© The Royal Mint, 2024
© The Royal Mint, 2024
50 Pence - Charles III Team GB Olympics 2024; 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#394640 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two athletes representing both the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Eiffel Tower at bottom and Union Flag at back.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CT
Designer: Charis Tsevis
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin was issued individually (issue limit: 150) and as part of the Annual Gold Proof set for 2023 (issue limit: 25). The design was also struck in copper-nickel and silver proof. Issue limit: 185
© The Royal Mint, 2024
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design depicting Prince Charles in a tracksuit and holding a Union Jack flag, commemorating his support for Team GB in the 2024 Olympics.
