50 Pence - Charles III - Diplodocus (Silver Proof)
Obverse: © The Royal Mint
Reverse: © The Royal Mint
Description
This coin continues from the success of the Tales of the Earth series and was designed with the Natural History Museum.
The coin was produced in copper-nickel, silver and gold, the silver proof coin was also available in a non coloured version in very limited numbers (500).
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
Silver (.925)
Series
Tales of the Earth: Iconic Specimens
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 image of a Diplodocus with legend above and below.
Reverse Designer
Robert Nicholls
Reverse Lettering
DIPLODOCUS
RN
JURASSIC
Edge
Edge Description
Plain
Mints
Royal Mint, Llantrisant
1968 - to date
Mintage
Year
Mintage
Quality
2024
Proof
