50 Pence - Charles III - Woolly Rhinoceros

50 Pence - Charles III - Woolly Rhinoceros

Image of the coins obverse
Image of the coins reverse

Obverse: © The Royal Mint

Reverse: © The Royal Mint

Description


This coin continues a range of coins released in collaboration 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)

Composition

Cupronickel

Series

Ice Age Giants

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 Woolly Rhinoceros with legend above and below.

Reverse Designer

Robert Nicholls

Reverse Lettering

COELODONTA
WOOLLY RHINOCEROS
RN

Edge


Edge Description

Plain

Mints


Royal Mint, Llantrisant

1968 - to date

Mintage


2024

Brilliant Uncirculated