50 Pence - Charles III Lord of the Rings: - The One Ring; Gold Proof
© The Royal Mint, 2026
Features
| Issuer |
United Kingdom
 |
|---|---|
| King |
Charles III (2022-date)
|
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Year | 2026 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.67 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 15.5 g |
| Diameter | 27.30 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Issued | 20 May 2026 |
| Number | N# 581710 |
Commemorative issue
25th Anniversary of The Lord of the Rings film trilogy
Obverse
Uncrowned portrait of King Charles III left, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHARLES III·D·G·REX·F·D·50 PENCE·2026 ·
MJ
Unabridged legend: Charles III Dei Gratia Rex Fidei Defensor
Translation: Charles III by the Grace of God King Defender of the Faith
Designer: Martin Jennings
Reverse
Depiction of the One Ring surrounded by Elvish text, with the eye of Sauron
Script: Latin
Lettering: ©NLP
Designer: New Line Productions
Edge
Plain
Mint
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)Comments
The first of 7 coins celebrating 25 years of The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, the coin was also struck in copper-nickel, colourised copper-nickel and gold proof. Issue limit: 135
© The Royal Mint, 2026
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Numista Rarity index: 97
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Bullion value: USD 2041.64
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Actual gold weight: 0.457 oz
Current gold price: 4469.20 USD/oz (see gold price 
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