© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
500 Pounds - Charles III 1 kg Fine Silver
| Silver (.999) | 1005 g | 100 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 | 500 Pounds 500 GBP = USD 654 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 1005 g |
| Diameter | 100 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#357371 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 KILO ' 999 ' FINE ' SILVER '
DECUS ET TUTAMEN
NATHAN
Translation: An ornament and a safeguard
Designer: Philip Nathan
Edge
Reeded
Comment
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 500 Pounds - Charles III (1 kg Fine Silver) 2023-2024 coin is that it has a unique feature - a hidden security element. The coin contains a micro-text that is only visible under ultraviolet light, which adds an extra layer of security to prevent counterfeiting. This feature makes it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and coin enthusiasts.
