© The Royal Mint, 2024
© The Royal Mint, 2024
50 Pence - Charles III Year of the Dragon; Gold Proof
2024 year| Gold (.9999) | 0.8 g | 8 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 (.9999) |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Diameter | 8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#398354 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Depiction of a dragon with the legend around.
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
YEAR OF THE DRAGON • 2024
WW
龍
Translation: Dragon
Engraver: William Webb
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The eleventh design in the Chinese Lunar Year - Shēngxiào Collection, there were several different strikes for the Year of the Dragon with varying compositions and denominations which all share William Webb's design. Issue Limit: 2,898
© The Royal Mint, 2024
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pence - Charles III (Year of the Dragon; Gold Proof) 2024 coin is that it features a unique design that combines the image of King Charles III with a dragon, which is a symbol of power and strength in many cultures. The dragon is depicted wrapped around the King's crown, signifying the monarch's role as a powerful and wise leader. This design is particularly notable because it is the first time that a British monarch has been depicted with a dragon on a coin.
