NEW Coronation 50ps sing the National Anthem

The dawn of a new monarchy is upon us, and with King Charles III at the helm, history is being written before our very eyes

And as the Coronation date nears, it’s beginning to hit home how momentous the occasion will be. To celebrate, the Isle of Man have issued The National Anthem Coronation 50p Coin Set. And they’ve been fully approved by the King himself.

Let us guide you through these remarkable 50p coins and how you can secure them for your collection…

All five 50ps have been designed by Tom Meek. They feature famous lines from the National Anthem, alongside two different heraldic beasts on each coin.

These ancestral and heraldic beasts watched over Her Majesty the Queen during her unprecedented reign and will now do the same for King Charles III.

The 10 beasts featured on these new 50ps comprise of ‘The Lion of England’, ‘The White Greyhound of Richmond’, ‘The Yale of Beaufort’, ‘The Red Dragon of Wales’, ‘The White Horse of Hanover’, ‘The White Lion of Mortimer’, ‘The Unicorn of Scotland’, ‘The Griffin of Edward III’, ‘The Black Bull of Clarence’ and ‘The Falcon of the Plantagenets’.

Together, representing strengthpurity and power, these beasts are the perfect choice for such a significant new 50p coin collection. Each 50p is struck to a Brilliant Uncirculated quality and features the brand new British Isles portrait of His Majesty by Glyn Davies.

The God Save the King 50p has been designed by Tom Meek
The God Save the King 50p has been designed by Tom Meek

Can I find these 50ps in my change?

If you’re living on the Isle of Man, then yes!

Just 2,500 of each of these new coins will enter circulation on the Isle of Man. When you compare that to the mintage figures for UK coins (our rarest 50p in circulation has a mintage of 210,000), you’ll realise just how few of these coins are actually out there. This is certain to increase the collectability even more.

Isle of Man Coins – worth keeping an eye on?

Isle of Man coins are worth keeping an eye on. They typically have lower mintage figures due to the smaller population of just 84,000. This means that their coins are particularly sought-after amongst collectors.

They have issued some very popular coins in recent years including Peter Pan 50ps and the annual TT £2s to name just a couple that have piqued the interest of collectors.

But this is why they’re worth looking out for. More often than not, their mintage figures are MUCH LOWER than UK coins, making them especially sought-after by collectors.

So, what does this mean for collectors?

Previous Isle of Man issues have been incredibly popular with coin collectors, so demand is already set to be high for these new 50ps.

And, given the significance of this event, I’m sure that 50p collectors will be quick to snap these ones up!

This NEW 50p set is surely a MUST-HAVE for any serious coin collector, so if you’d like to secure one for your collection for JUST £34.95 (+p&p) then click here >>>

The new Coronation National Anthem 50ps are struck to an unblemished Brilliant Uncirculated finish.

What’s more, your coins will come protectively housed in a specifically designed bespoke presentation pack.

First Harry Potter 50p featuring King Charles III just issued!

The Royal Mint have struck a brand new UK Harry Potter 50p, featuring the wise headmaster of Hogwarts: Professor Dumbledore!

2023 UK Professor Dumbledore 50p
2023 UK Professor Dumbledore 50p

Featuring King Charles III for the first time


But Dumbledore is not the only figure to feature for the first time. Unlike the two previous 50p coins in the series, King Charles III’s portrait also appears on the coin!

This is the FIRST TIME we’ve seen both effigies of Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III feature in a UK 50p series! Therefore, collectors of both monarch portraits are likely to secure all four for their collections…

With this unusual collecting story making these 50p coins even more collectable, you’ll need to act fast to get your hands on one! Click here to secure yours now for just £4.99 (+p&p) >>

The Professor Dumbledore design


The detailed design of Professor Dumbledore is an illustration by artist Jim Kay, which can be found within the pages of the 2015 Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone book!


And, as with the other coins in the series, the 2023 UK Professor Dumbledore 50p features a special lenticular feature. By moving the coin back and forth, you can see the lenticular area show two different symbols: a lightning bolt, and the number 25!


The lightning bolt is an iconic symbol in the Harry Potter series, as it is the shape of Harry’s scar. Meanwhile, the number 25 features to mark 25 years since the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone!


First UK Harry Potter 50p

Harry Potter 50p reverse
2022 UK Harry Potter 50p

In 2022, The Royal Mint struck the first UK Harry Potter 50p. It’s design depicts Harry himself, and saw incredible demand from both Harry Potter fans and 50p collectors alike.


If you’d like to get your hands on the 2022 UK Harry Potter 50p, simply click here >>


Hogwarts Express 50p

2022 UK Hogwarts Express 50p


Soon after, the Hogwarts Express 50p was issued as the second coin in the series! It features Jim Kay’s illustration of the iconic train that takes Hogwarts students to the wizarding school.


As the last coin in the series to feature Queen Elizabeth II’s effigy, collectors were eager to get their hands on the Hogwarts Express 50p!


If you’d like to order your 2022 UK Hogwarts Express 50p, simply click here >>

2023 UK Professor Dumbledore 50p

As the first Harry Potter 50p featuring King Charles III, the 2023 UK Professor Dumbledore 50p is sure to cause a stir amongst 50p collectors. Especially those starting their King Charles III coin collection!

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Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry 50p

We are yet to see the launch of the fourth and final 50p coin in the series. But, we do know it will feature another of Jim Kay’s wonderful illustrations. In particular, the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry!

Collectors will surely be racing to complete their Harry Potter 50p collections, especially after the unusual dual-portrait reveal

Get ahead of the crowd and pre-order the final UK Harry Potter 50p today >>

Have you found the King Charles III 50p in circulation?

Today, an estimated 4.9 million 50ps entered circulation bearing the first portrait of King Charles III! Have you found it?

The 2022 UK King Charles III 50p - now in circulation!
The 2022 UK King Charles III 50p – now in circulation!

This is the first coin in His Majesty’s reign to enter circulation, meaning collectors will be racing to find to it.

An estimated 4.9 million coins are being distributed via post offices – with the potential for more to enter circulation.

However, this will only happen if there is demand, or if previous Queen Elizabeth II coins become damaged or worn and need replacing.

We asked you to help us hunt down this 50p by popping your postcode in our map below as soon as you found the new 50p. We’ve tracked this coin up and down the country, from Inverness to Penzance!

The Change Checker Charles III 50p Collector Map.
The Change Checker Charles 50p Collector Map.

How much is the 50p worth?

Any avid collectors knows the worth of a scarce coin.

But, how much is the new King Charles III 50p worth? Find out on our blog >>

Swap your coins for the King Charles III 50p in our Facebook Community Group!

If you do struggle to find the 50p in your change you should head the Change Checker Community Group on Facebook. You can get tips, tricks, and even swap with other collectors – completely for free!

Join the Change Checker Community Group here >>


Display your 50p in the First Effigy Collecting Pack!

As soon as you find the KCIII 50p in your change, you can slot it into your First Effigy 50p collecting pack, alongside the King Charles III £5 coin.

Get the King Charles III First Effigy Collecting Pack for JUST £15.99 (+p&p) here >>