The UK’s FIRST Coronation 50p! 

In anticipation for King Charles III’s Coronation on 6th May 2023, the Official UK Coronation coins were revealed – including the FIRST EVER UK Coronation 50p!

In this blog, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about these coins issued to mark a huge historical milestone.

2023 UK Coronation 50p

The most significant royal event of our generation was celebrated with a UK 50p coin, struck by The Royal Mint to commemorate the coronation of King Charles III.

This was the UK’s FIRST coronation 50p as Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953 was marked with a Crown coin.

The design features the royal cypher set against Westminster Abbey, where the King was crowned.

But, what makes this coin particularly special is a feature you eagle eyed collectors will be sure to spot.

Simply take a look on the obverse of this 50p and you’ll notice it differs from other King Charles III coins…

That’s because The Royal Mint created a collector version of the coin with an unusual twist – showing a crowned effigy of the King!

Whilst we’ve all grown familiar with seeing a crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth on our coins, traditionally male monarchs do not wear crowns on UK coinage – which is why the standard King Charles coins show him uncrowned.

However, breaking from tradition to commemorate this remarkable royal event, the King Charles III Coronation 50p shows His Majesty wearing the Tudor Crown.

This special obverse design is only available in collector quality and can’t be found in your change – making for a unique addition to any collection.

Is the UK’s FIRST Coronation 50p the most sought-after coin EVER?

Collecting firsts are key for driving up demand – just think back to the worldwide popularity of the UK’s first royal 50p – the Platinum Jubilee 50p.

Within the first 24 hours of release, all limited edition presentations of the Platinum Jubilee 50p completely SOLD OUT!

In fact, even the Brilliant Uncirculated quality presentations of the Platinum Jubilee 50p and £5 coins are still selling for £26 on secondary market sites.

AND, the circulating version of the Platinum Jubilee 50p recently sold for £20 on eBay.

Coronation celebrated on UK’s flagship royal coin

Alongside the 50p coin, The Royal Mint also issued a brand new UK £5 – the flagship royal coin.

The reverse design by Timothy Noad features a depiction of St. Edward’s Crown, accompanied by the sovereign’s sceptre with dove and the sovereign’s sceptre with cross with the inscription “THE CORONATION OF KING CHARLES III 6 MAY 2023”.

The obverse also features the special crowned portrait of His Majesty, created especially for the Coronation Coin Range.

This £5 coin is the perfect pairing to the UK’s first coronation 50p. Get your hands on it in Brilliant Uncirculated quality >>

Don’t miss out on owning the 2023 Coronation £5

The 2023 Coronation 50p is no longer available, however you can still secure the Coronation £5 in Brilliant Uncirculated quality from Change Checker >>