UK’s FIRST Coronation 50p – JUST RELEASED! 

The UK’s FIRST Coronation 50p and £5 coin have JUST been released!

In this blog, I’ll share all you need to know about these new coins, including how they could become the most sought-after issues EVER.

2023 UK Coronation 50p

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

This is the UK’s FIRST coronation 50p – 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 will be 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 have created a collector version of the coin with an unusual twist – showing a crowned effigy of the King!

King Charles III crowned and uncrowned coinage portraits. Left shows the collector-only issue of the King Charles III obverse and right shows the traditional uncrowned portrait which can be seen on existing King Charles coinage.
2023 Coronation 50p – two varying obverse designs showing His Majesty crowned and uncrowned.

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 new 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.

What’s more, the first 50,000 will be available in LIMITED EDITION Change Checker Coronation Cards featuring a gold edge to mark the event.

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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.

2022 Platinum Jubilee 50p and £5 selling for £26 on eBay. Could the UK's FIRST Coronation 50p rival its demand?
Platinum Jubilee 50p and £5 coin sold for £26 on eBay in March 2023.

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

UK's FIRST Coronation 50p set to rival demand for 2022 Platinum Jubilee 50p which is currently fetching around £20 on eBay.
Platinum Jubilee 50p sold for £20 on eBay.

So, considering this is the UK’s FIRST coronation 50p, as well as the addition of a unique obverse design, this new coin has all the hallmarks of a classic story.

Coronation celebrated on UK’s flagship royal coin

Alongside the 50p coin, The Royal Mint has 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 brand new £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 coins

Avoid disappointment by adding the 2023 UK Coronation 50p and £5 coins to your collection today.

Don’t forget, the first 50,000 collectors will receive the Brilliant Uncirculated 50p in LIMITED EDITION Change Checker Coronation Cards featuring a gold edge.

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CORONATION 50p FIRST LOOK: King Charles Crowned Portrait Revealed

The FIRST crowned coin portrait of King Charles III has JUST been revealed as a special effigy for the UK’s coronation coin range.

The coins will be available from 9am on 24.04.2023 on Westminster Collection’s website but you’ll need to get ahead of the crowd if you want to add them to your collection…

Below, I explain why these 50p and £5 coins are sure to become some of the most sought-after EVER…

First King Charles Crowned Portrait

In a unique collecting opportunity, the UK Coronation coins feature the very first crowned portrait of His Majesty.

2023 UK Coronation Coins featuring Crowned Portrait of His Majesty.
2023 UK Coronation Coins featuring Crowned Portrait of His Majesty.

King Charles III’s uncrowned portrait has been used on recent UK coins, stamps, and banknotes – maintaining a tradition for male monarchs which dates back centuries.

So, what does this mean for the unusual inclusion of a crowned portrait on the coronation coin range?

These coins will be truly unique; they could be some of the only coins ever issued to feature His Majesty wearing a crown.

UK Coronation Coin Designs

As well as the obverse design, we’ve got a first look at the reverse design of the Coronation 50p and £5 coins.

50p

UK Coronation 50p Reverse Design.
UK Coronation 50p Reverse Design.

The Coronation 50p is truly the first of its kind. Never before has the UK seen a Coronation 50p.

The brand new reverse shows a section of Westminster Abbey, where His Majesty will be crowned on the 6th May 2023.

This is set against the Royal Cypher, featuring the same crown that His Majesty can be seen wearing on the obverse design.

£5

UK Coronation £5 Reverse Design.
UK Coronation £5 Reverse Design.

The £5 coin shows a depiction of the St Edward’s Crown accompanied by the sovereign’s sceptre with dove and the sovereign’s sceptre with cross.

It also features the inscription, “THE CORONATION OF KING CHARLES III 6 MAY 2023”.

50p to enter circulation!

And, the best news is that 5 million 50ps will enter circulation later this year, featuring the original, uncrowned effigy by Martin Jennings.

This follows the five million memorial 50ps that have already entered circulation – the very first 50p to feature King Charles III’s portrait.

Find out more on our blog by clicking here.

A great collecting story

These coins have all the hallmarks of a great collecting story so they’re sure to be snapped up quickly by collectors.

Just think back to last year’s Platinum Jubilee record sell-out. All limited edition specifications of the 50p and £5 sold out in less than 24 hours!

You’ll need to get ahead of the crowd if you’re wanting to secure these coins for your collection when they’re issued.

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UK’s Official King Charles III Coronation Coins Confirmed

The Treasury has today confirmed the Official UK King Charles III Coronation Coins, ahead of the biggest royal occasion for decades.

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Marking the first UK coronation in 70 years, a brand new 50p and £5 coin will be issued.

Official UK Coronation Coins - 50p and £5 designs confirmed.

As detailed in the latest Royal Proclamation, the coins are expected to feature the below designs.

King Charles III Coronation 50p

The Royal Proclamation reveals the reverse of the 50p coin will show the Royal cypher set against a depiction of a section of the exterior of Westminster Abbey.

We’re not sure yet if the 50p coin will enter circulation but you can be assured Change Checker will update you as soon as we hear any difference.

King Charles III Coronation £5

The reverse design of the £5 coin will show a depiction of the 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”.

According to the Royal Proclamation, the coin will feature the inscription “· GOD SAVE OUR GRACIOUS KING”, save for the cupro-nickel coin which shall have a grained edge.


With the demand seen for the very first King Charles III 50p and £5 coins following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the brand new King Charles III coronation coins are sure to be highly sought-after with collectors.


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