50 Pence - Charles III - Coronation
Obverse: © The Royal Mint
Reverse: © The Royal Mint
Commemorated Event
Coronation of King Charles III
Description
Released on 24th April 2023 to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey on 6th May 2023. The coin was issued individually and as part of some sets.
The coin commemorates the first British coronation since Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.
This coin also features a crowned portrait of King Charles III and is not intended for circulation, unlike the uncrowned version released into circulation in August 2023.
Key Details
Country
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (GBR)
Issuer
The Royal Mint
Currency
Pound Sterling (decimalized)
GBP - £
1971 - to date
Type
Non Circulating
Year
2023
Alignment
Medal ↑↑
Shape
Heptagon (7 sided)
Diameter (⌀)
27.3 mm
Thickness
1.78 mm
Weight
8 g
Face Value
50 Pence (0.50 GBP)
Demonetized
No
Composition
Cupronickel
75% copper, 25% nickel
Series
King Charles III Coronation
Obverse (heads)
Obverse Description
Crowned portrait of King Charles III, with legend around.
Obverse Designer
Martin Jennings
Obverse Lettering
CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2023 ·
Obverse Unabridged Lettering
Charles III Dei Gratia Rex Fidei Defensor
Obverse Lettering Translation
Charles the Third by the Grace of God King Defender of the Faith
Reverse (tails)
Reverse Description
Crowned royal cypher against a section of Westminster Abbey.
Reverse Designer
Natasha Jenkins
Reverse Lettering
C R III
NJ
Reverse Unabridged Lettering
Carolus Rex III
Reverse Lettering Translation
King Charles the Third
Edge
Edge Description
Plain
Mints
Royal Mint, Llantrisant
1968 - to date
Mintage
Year
Mintage
Quality
2023
Brilliant Uncirculated
