50 Pence - Charles III - Coronation
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Reverse: © smithymx67
Commemorated Event
Coronation of King Charles III
Description
This coin was released to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey on 6th May 2023, unlike the crowned version of this coin, this one is intended for circulation.
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
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
Uncrowned 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 depiction 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
5,000,000
Circulated
