50 Pence - Charles III - NHS 75th Anniversary (Silver Proof)
Obverse: © The Royal Mint
Reverse: © The Royal Mint
Commemorated Event
75th anniversary of the National Heath Service
Description
This coin celebrates 75 years of the National Health Service, NHS Charities Together will also receive 100% of the net proceeds from the sale of each coin in this collection.
This coin was also issued as part of the 2023 Annual Commemorative sets and was also struck in silver, piedfort and gold editions.
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
Weight
8 g
Face Value
50 Pence (0.50 GBP)
Demonetized
No
Composition
Silver (.925)
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
"National Health Service 75" surrounded by words describing qualities associated with the NHS.
Reverse Designer
Alice Lediard
Reverse Lettering
GRATITUDE
DEDICATION PRIDE
CARE NATIONAL KIND
DIGNITY HEALTH HOPE
RESPECT SERVICE LIFE
EMPATHY 75 SUPPORT
COMPASSION DUTY
KNOWLEDGE
AL
Edge
Edge Description
Plain
Mints
Royal Mint, Llantrisant
1968 - to date
Mintage
Year
Mintage
Quality
2023
Proof
