Fifty Pence 2023 King Charles III Coronation, Coin from United Kingdom - detailed information

The obverse of the coin displays the first definitive portrait of King Charles III, which shows his bare (uncrowned) head facing left.

Below the neck truncation in tiny letters, the artist's initials MJ (for Martin Jennings).

Around, the monarch's legend followed by the face value and date of issue: CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2023 ·. Translated from Latin, the legend means: Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith.

The reverse of the coin depicts a close-up of architectural elements of the Westminster Abbey in London, where traditionally the coronation ceremony for British monarchs is held.

At centre, below an arch, the royal cypher C III R (abbreviation from Charles III Rex, which in Latin means Charles the Third, King), crowned with the Tudor Crown.

The initials of the designer, N.J (for Natasha Jenkins) are in the right field.

The value and denomination, as well as the date of issue, are on the obverse.

Announced: 24 April 2023.
Release date: 10 August 2023.