2025 Stories Of The Second World War Fifty Pence Piedfort Silver Proof Coin

Martin Jennings' Royal Portrait of Charles III

The obverse of this BU coin features Martin Jennings' definitive uncrowned coinage bust of King Charles III, with a legend around it reading 'CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 50 PENCE ·  2025 ·'.

Remembering The Second World War

Timothy Noad's design for the reverse of the Stories of the Second World War coin features the three medals typically awarded to British veterans of the conflict: the War Medal 1939-45, the Defence Medal, and the 1939-45 Star. This is the first time that these medals have been featured on an official UK coin. The words 'STORIES OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR' appear below.

What Are Piedfort Silver Proof Coins?

Piedfort coins take their name from a French word meaning 'heavy foot' or 'heavy measure'. These coins are typically double the weight and double the thickness of their standard counterparts. This 2025 piedfort 50p is struck with a proof finish in 16.00 grams of solid sterling silver, twice the mass of an ordinary Fifty Pence coin.

Limited Edition Royal Mint Collectable

The Royal Mint has confirmed that they will only release 1,200 Stories of the Second World War coins in this piedfort silver proof presentation. These limited edition coins, created in collaboration with the Imperial War Museums, come in a protective display box with a numbered certificate of authenticity.

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