50 Pence - Charles III - Windrush Generation
Obverse: © The Royal Mint
Reverse: © The Royal Mint
Commemorated Event
75th anniversary of the Windrush Generation
Description
This coin commemorates 75 years since the arrival of HMT Empire Windrush. The coin pays tribute to the contribution that the ship’s passengers and subsequent generations have made to British culture and society.
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
Obverse (heads)
Obverse Description
Uncrowned portrait of HM King Charles III, with legend around.
Obverse Designer
Martin Jennings
Obverse Lettering
CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2023 ·
MJ
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
A depiction of a Caribbean man and a woman against a Union Jack flag accompanied by the number 75 and wording.
Reverse Designer
Valda Jackson
Reverse Lettering
75
VJ
WINDRUSH GENERATION
Edge
Edge Description
Plain
Mints
Royal Mint, Llantrisant
1968 - to date
Mintage
Year
Mintage
Quality
2023
Brilliant Uncirculated
2023
Proof