© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
50 Pence - Charles III The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe; Gold Proof
2023 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 | 2023 |
| 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#379837 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Reproduction of an illustration by Pauline Baynes, depicting a faun, holding umbrella and package, and a girl walking through snowy woods.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE LION, THE WITCH
AND THE WARDROBE
Designer: Ffion Gwillim
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issued individually to commemorate the 60th anniversary of CS Lewis' death. Issue limit: 110.© The Royal Mint, 2023
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that combines the image of King Charles III with elements from the classic children's book "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" by C.S. Lewis. The coin's design depicts the king sitting on his throne, surrounded by the four creatures from the story: Aslan the lion, the White Witch, Mr. Tumnus the faun, and the wardrobe. This design is a nod to the book's 75th anniversary and adds a touch of whimsy to the coin's design.
