Coin
50 Pence - Charles III John Lennon; Gold (2025) — United Kingdom
United Kingdom • 2025
Overview
A commemorative 50 Pence gold Proof coin of the United Kingdom, minted in 2025 as part of the Music Legends series celebrating John Lennon. The obverse features the uncrowned portrait of King Charles III designed by Martin Jennings. The reverse, designed by Henry Gray, depicts John Lennon alongside the word 'IMAGINE'. Struck in .9999 fine gold by the Royal Mint, the coin weighs 0.8 grams and has a reeded edge. Struck as Proof.
Specifications
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Year
- 2025
- Composition
- Gold (.9999)
- Weight
- 0.8 g
- Diameter
- 8 mm
- Mint
- Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)
- Shape
- Round
- Technique
- Milled
- Issuer
- United Kingdom
Design details
Obverse
Uncrowned portrait of King Charles III left, legend and date around. Script: Latin Lettering: CHARLES III·D·G·REX·F·D·50 PENCE·2025 MJ Unabridged legend: Charles III Dei Gratia Rex Fidei Defensor Translation: Charles III by the Grace of God King Defender of the Faith
Reverse
A depiction of John Lennon, legend either side Script: Latin Lettering: JOHN LENNON IMAGINE HDG
Collector insights
- Design heritage: Martin Jennings, Henry Gray is credited as the designer for the Non-circulating coins series. Designer attribution helps distinguish this issue from later restrikes or unofficial copies that reuse only the motif.
- Struck at: Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date). Confirm the mintmark on your example before comparing prices — same-year issues from different mints often trade at very different levels.
- Gold issue: Gold (.9999) — bullion demand competes with numismatic demand. Weight and fineness (not just face value) drive the melt-value floor.
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