© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
50 Pounds - Charles III 1/2 oz Fine Gold
| Gold (.9999) | 15.6 g | 27 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 Pounds 50 GBP = USD 65 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 15.6 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#353447 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Standing image of Britannia holding a trident in her right hand, with a shield bearing the Union flag and an olive branch in her left hand, security padlock, legend around.
Note: wave effect
Script: Latin
Lettering:
' BRITANNIA ' 2023 ' 1/2 oz ' 999.9 ' FINE ' GOLD '
DECUS ET TUTAMEN
NATHAN
Translation: An ornament and a safeguard
Designer: Philip Nathan
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This Britannia strike was the second strike with the 2023 date and the first to be issued with King Charles III effigy.© The Royal Mint, 2023
The strike continues to feature four security features:
A latent image which changes from a padlock to Britannia’s famous trident
Surface animation bringing the background of sparkling waves to life
Micro text gives both decoration and protection – ‘an ornament and a safeguard’
Britannia’s shield bearing the Union Flag accented with tincture lines
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features an image of King Charles III, who is depicted wearing a coronation crown and carrying a scepter, symbolizing his royal power and authority. The coin's design is a unique representation of the monarch, and it is a special collectible item for those interested in numismatics and British royalty.
