50 Pence - Charles III - The Snowman

50 Pence - Charles III - The Snowman

Image of the coins obverse
Image of the coins reverse

Obverse: © The Royal Mint

Reverse: © The Royal Mint

Description


This is the first festive "The Snowman" coin to feature King Charles III after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022.

This years coin features The Snowman and the boy in a snowy scene with the Northern lights (aurora borealis) in the background.

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

The Snowman

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

The Snowman and the boy in a snowy scene with the Northern lights (aurora borealis) in the background.

Reverse Designer

Robin Shaw

Edge


Edge Description

Plain

Mints


Royal Mint, Llantrisant

1968 - to date

Mintage


2023

Brilliant Uncirculated