Obverse. Photo © Royal Mint
  • 50 Pence 2024, United Kingdom (Great Britain), Charles III, Liberty and Britannia
  • 50 Pence 2024, United Kingdom (Great Britain), Charles III, Liberty and Britannia
  • 50 Pence 2024, United Kingdom (Great Britain), Charles III, Liberty and Britannia, Blister packaging
Description

The revolutionary 2024 Liberty and Britannia Gold Coin marks a historic partnership between two of the world's oldest and largest mints. U.S. Mint Chief Engraver Joseph Menna and Royal Mint Chief Engraver Gordon Summers have joined forces to depict Liberty and Britannia together on a coin for the very first time. Their cohesive design not only celebrates the unity of these iconic figures but also ensures that each receives equal prominence.

Throughout the years, Liberty and Britannia have been allegorical figures featured on numerous coins. American Liberty, portrayed in various forms throughout history, symbolizes a fundamental value cherished by Americans and has adorned U.S. coinage since the early days of the nation. Meanwhile, Britannia, a longstanding symbol on British coins since the late 1600s, serves as the national personification of Britain, often representing maritime power and embodying national pride and unity.

Under the Liberty and Britannia Program, the U.S. coin showcases the collaborative design on the obverse, complemented by a reverse design crafted by Joseph Menna. This same design is also featured on a silver medal. The U.K. coin incorporates the collaborative design on the reverse, with King Charles III depicted on the obverse.

Obverse

Depicts King Charles III’s effigy, surrounded by the Latin inscription. Engraver's initials on the neck.

CHARLES III DEI GRATIA REX FIDEI DEFENSOR means King Charles III, by the Grace of God King, Defender of the Faith.

Engraver: Martin Jennings (MJ)

•CHARLES III•D•G•REX•F•D•50 PENCE•2024
MJ

Reverse

Depicts allegorical Liberty and Britannia in stoic profile portraits featuring complementary and balancing elements suggestive of the faces on a playing card. Their appearance identifies each figure; Liberty carries a torch and is adorned with stars, while Britannia wields a trident and wears a Corinthian helmet.

Design: Joseph Menna (JFM) and Gordon Summers (GS)

· BRITANNIA AND LIBERTY ·
GS JFM
2024 · 1/40OZ 999.9 FINE GOLD

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Gold
Fineness 0.9999
Weight 0.8 g
Diameter 8 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Royal Mint

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