Silver Half Ounce 2025 The Lion and The Eagle, 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 · 1 POUND ·. Translated from Latin, the legend means: Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith.

The obverse has a textured background ("guilloche" geometric pattern).

At centre, the coin depicts the British lion and the American eagle, both facing right, in a symbol of unity and strength.

The designer's initials jm (for John M. Mercanti) are below right.

Framed by laurel leaves around the rim, around above the inscription THE LION AND THE EAGLE. Around below, the date of issue 2025.

The background is patterned with a fine mesh of microdots.

Repeated multiple times around the rim, in small letters the precious metal content: 1/2 oz 999 FINE SILVER (one half of a troy ounce of 99.9% silver).

Finish: bullion (Brilliant Uncirculated).
Packaging: in protective coin capsule.
Royal Mint Product Code: UK25BLAESH.
Release date: 18 December 2024.
Release price: £21.68.