50 Pence - Charles III - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Coloured)
Obverse: © The Royal Mint
Reverse: © The Royal Mint
Commemorated Event
60th anniversary of the death of CS Lewis
Description
This coin was issued to mark the 60th anniversary since the death of CS Lewis. The coin was available individually in BU, silver and gold.
Key Details
Country
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (GBR)
Issuer
The Royal Mint
Currency
Pound Sterling (decimalized)
GBP - £
1971 - to date
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)
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
An illustration by Pauline Baynes featuring a faun holding umbrella and a girl walking through snowy woods, with inscription below.
Reverse Designer
Ffion Gwillim
Reverse Lettering
THE LION, THE WITCH
AND THE WARDROBE
Edge
Edge Description
Plain
Mints
Royal Mint, Llantrisant
1968 - to date
Mintage
Year
Mintage
Quality
2023
Brilliant Uncirculated
