50 Pence - Charles III - Life and legacy of the Queen
Obverse: © The Royal Mint
Reverse: © The Royal Mint
Commemorated Event
Life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II
Description
This was one of the first coins to be issued under the reign of King Charles III. It was released on Monday 3rd October 2022 to commemorate the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II. It was available in unlimited supply until 31st December 2022.
The coin was also confirmed for circulation in December 2022 with a mintage of 9.6 million to commemorate The Queen's age at her death which was 96.
The coin was also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort, gold proof, gold piedfort and platinum proof.
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
Commemorative Circulating
Year
2022
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
Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Collection
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 ·
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
Four quarters of the Royal Arms within a shield around central crown with national flower emblems in angles, divided date below 20 22.
Reverse Designer
Edgar Fuller
Cecil Thomas
Reverse Lettering
20 22
EF CT
Edge
Edge Description
Plain
Mints
Royal Mint, Llantrisant
1968 - to date
Mintage
Year
Mintage
Quality
2022
Brilliant Uncirculated
2022
9,600,000
Circulated
