Coronation 50ps ENTER CIRCULATION!

On 10th August 2023, 5 million King Charles III Coronation 50ps entered circulation and we want to know where you’ve seen one! Click here to let us know and view our interactive Collector Map >>

Issued to commemorate the Coronation of King Charles III, the Coronation 50p is only the second 50p to enter circulation featuring the King on the obverse.

2023 UK King Charles III Coronation 50p
2023 UK King Charles III Coronation 50p

Uncrowned portrait

Unlike the collector version of the Coronation 50p, which features a special crowned portrait of the King on the obverse, the version entering circulation will feature the standard uncrowned portrait by Martin Jennings.

Typically, male monarchs don’t wear crowns on UK coinage, however as a special issue for the Coronation, the collector versions of the Coronation 50p and £5 both feature His Majesty wearing the Tudor Crown.

Crowned and uncrowned King Charles III portraits
Crowned and uncrowned King Charles III portraits

The circulation version of the Coronation 50p will feature the uncrowned portrait of King Charles – the same one that has appeared on all UK commemorative coins issued since the portrait was announced.

Commemorative 50p coin obverses featuring King Charles III
Commemorative UK 50p coin obverses featuring King Charles III

So, the hunt is on to find a Coronation 50p in your change with the uncrowned portrait and keep it next to your crowned collector version.

If you don’t already have the Coronation 50p in your collection, you can get yours in Brilliant Uncirculated quality here >>

The second EVER King Charles III circulating 50p

Back in December 2022, 4.9 million Queen Elizabeth II Memoriam 50ps entered circulation. As it was the first ever circulating coin to bear the King’s portrait, collectors raced to find it in their change.

2022 UK Queen Elizabeth II Memoriam 50p
2022 UK Queen Elizabeth II Memoriam 50p

We asked you to help us hunt down the first King Charles III 50p by entering your postcode into our map as soon as you found it. 113 locations were recorded on our collector map all the way from Inverness to Penzance, but it turned out the place where you’re most likely to find the first King Charles 50p in your change was Newcastle!

Have you found the Coronation 50p in your change?

We asked you to let us know where you found the Coronation 50p in your change so we could work out where you’re most likely to find one.

Submissions are now closed but you can view the collector map here to see where they’ve been popping up.

Secure the 2023 UK Certified BU Coronation 50p for your collection

Don’t miss out on securing the crowned collector version of the Coronation 50p, click here to get yours >>

Change Checker LIVE Coronation 50p Swap! Join us at the New Forest Show…

In celebration of King Charles III’s Coronation this year, the UK’s FIRST EVER Coronation 50p has been issued, and we’ll be swapping it at the New Forest Show!

We know that this coin will be entering circulation later in 2023, but a special Crowned Portrait obverse design has been issued just for collectors – and we want to give you the chance to own one for face value!

This version of the coin won’t be found in your change, but you can add it to your collection by swapping an old 50p for the brand new one when you join us at our next Change Checker Live Event.

Join us at the New Forest & Hampshire County Show from Tuesday 25th to Thursday 27th July and bring along ANY UK 50p coin to swap for the 2023 King Charles III 50p with the special Crowned obverse!

The New Forest & Hampshire County Show

The event is an annual three day agricultural show held near Brockenhurst in Hampshire. Whilst show jumping is a major feature, several other livestock competitions also take place. Visitors can enjoy a wander around the trade stands as well as sample some local food and drink.

New Forest Show 2009 Credit: Wikimedia Commons
New Forest Show 2009
Credit: Peter Facey / Main Avenue North, New Forest Show 2009 via Wikimedia Commons

The show is rated among the top ten agricultural shows in the country and a visit from Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh in 2012 boosted its profile to new heights. Considering the show’s popularity and rich heritage, we simple had to make it the destination for our next coin swap.

Swap ANY 50p coin for the 2023 Coronation 50p

We’ll be bringing a limited number of 2023 Coronation 50ps to the show each day to be swapped for ANY 50p coin. This means that you can get your hands on the Coronation 50p with the special crowned obverse for face value!

Swaps will be limited to one per person on a first come first served basis, whilst stocks last.

Can’t attend this event?

Don’t worry! You can still get your King Charles III Coronation 50p here >>


FAQs

How do I buy tickets to the event?

You can purchase tickets from the New Forest Show website here.

How do I get to the event?

Visitor travel details can be found on the New Forest Show website here.

Where can I find you at the event?

Our stall will be located by the Penny Farthing West Ring in block 13, as illustrated below.

Can I swap more than one coin?

Such is the popularity of our Live Coin Swaps and to ensure that it is fair for everybody, we’ll be limiting the number of swaps to strictly 1 swap per person.

Can I reserve a coin before I arrive?

To ensure it is a fair swap event for everyone, we do not offer reservations of coins. It is a strictly first come first served basis.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Secure the 2023 UK Coronation 50p in Brilliant Uncirculated quality!

2023 UK Coronation 50p
2023 UK Coronation 50p

Whilst we hope you’re excited to swap your 50p coin for the brand new Coronation 50p at our live swap event, if you want to ensure this coin is guaranteed for your collection, you can do so for JUST £4.99 (+p&p) >>

Be sure you don’t miss out!

Change Checker LIVE Coronation 50p Swap! Join us at the Royal International Air Tattoo…

In celebration of King Charles III’s Coronation this year, the UK’s FIRST EVER Coronation 50p has been issued.

We know that this coin will be entering circulation later in 2023, but a special Crowned Portrait obverse design has been issued just for collectors – and we want to give you the chance to own one for face value!

This version of the coin won’t be found in your change, but you can add it to your collection by swapping an old 50p for the brand new one when you join us at our latest Change Checker Live Event.

Join us at the Royal International Air Tattoo from Friday 14th to Sunday 16th July and bring along ANY UK 50p coin to swap for the 2023 King Charles III 50p with the special Crowned obverse!

The event takes place at RAF Fairford, where thrilling sights and sounds of several hundred aircraft of all shapes and sizes, from all eras and countries of the world, gather for this unique adrenalin-fuelled occasion.

With an event as patriotic as this, we simply had to bring along this special version of the Coronation 50p for collectors to get their hands on!

We’ll be taking 1,000 coins with us to swap each day and swaps will be limited to one per person on a first come first served basis, whilst stocks last.

Come and see us to swap your 50ps!

Known as the world’s largest military air show, the Royal International Air Tattoo sees crowds flock annually to the Cotswolds to experience the thrill of the show.

We’ll be swapping 50ps with collectors across all three days, so be sure to come and say hello! You can find us at the Village Green stalls near the main runway.

Can’t attend this event?

Don’t worry! We’ll also be at the New Forest & Hampshire County Show from Tuesday 25th July to Thursday 27th July swapping the new King Charles III Coronation 50p!

Find out more about the New Forest & Hampshire County Show event >>


FAQs

How do I buy tickets to the event?

You can book your tickets from the Royal International Air Tattoo website here.

How do I get to the event?

Visitor travel details can be found on the Royal International Air Tattoo website here.

Where can I find you at the event?

Once our exact position has been confirmed we will update this blog and will be sure to post an update on social media once we’re all set up.

Can I swap more than one coin?

Such is the popularity of our Live Coin Swaps and to ensure that it is fair for everybody, we’ll be limiting the number of swaps to strictly 1 swap per person.

Can I reserve a coin before I arrive?

To ensure it is a fair swap event for everyone, we do not offer reservations of coins. It is a strictly first come first served basis.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Secure the 2023 UK Coronation 50p in Brilliant Uncirculated quality!

2023 UK Coronation 50p
2023 UK Coronation 50p

Whilst we hope you’re excited to swap your 50p coin for the brand new Coronation 50p at our live swap event, if you want to ensure this coin is guaranteed for your collection, you can do so for JUST £4.99 (+p&p) >>

Be sure you don’t miss out!