50 Pence - Charles III - Team GB Olympics

50 Pence - Charles III - Team GB Olympics

Image of the coins obverse
Image of the coins reverse

Obverse: © The Royal Mint

Reverse: © The Royal Mint

Commemorated Event


Team GB Paris Olympics

Description


This coin was released in the 2024 annual coin sets. The BUNC edition features a textured dotted background while the proof strike is smooth.

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

2024

Alignment

Medal ↑↑

Shape

Heptagon (7 sided)

Diameter (⌀)

27.3 mm

Weight

8 g

Face Value

50 Pence (0.50 GBP)

Demonetized

No

Composition

Cupronickel

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 · 2024 ·
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 athlete from the Olympic and Paralympic games in action.

Reverse Designer

Charis Tsevis

Edge


Edge Description

Plain

Mints


Royal Mint, Llantrisant

1968 - to date

Mintage


2024

Brilliant Uncirculated


2024

Proof