50p coin with King Charles III's portrait, inspired by 1953 Coronation Crown, enters UK circulation.

The Royal Mint has created a new 50p coin with King Charles III's official portrait, honoring his 2022 memorial coronation. The coin, featuring a design inspired by the 1953 Coronation Crown, is expected to sell for 400 times its face value of 50p, making it a rare find for collectors. Despite its premium price, the coin will enter circulation in the UK for everyone to own a piece of history.