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50 Pence - Charles III Dennis the Menace; Silver Proof

50 Pence - Charles III (Dennis the Menace; Silver Proof) - obverse50 Pence - Charles III (Dennis the Menace; Silver Proof) - reverse

Obverse © The Royal Mint, 2025 – Reverse © 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 Silver (.925)
Weight 8 g
Diameter 27.30 mm
Shape Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Technique Coloured, Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Issued 19 February 2026
Number
N#
561102

Commemorative issue

75 years of Dennis the Menace

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

A depiction of the Beano character Dennis the Menace with his dog Gnasher accompanied by the inscription, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
75
YEARS
OF
DENNIS
BEANO ®

Edge

Plain

Mint

Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)

Comments

Issued individually, this 2026-dated coin celebrates 75 years of Dennis the Menace, the king of mischief created by Beano Studios, the reverse design features an image of Dennis with his furry pal Gnasher at his side. Accompanied by packaging that features a comic strip created by Beano Studios exclusively for this release, the comic strip depicts Dennis and Gnasher's whirlwind visit to The Royal Mint. Issue limit: 5,012

© The Royal Mint, 2026

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Bullion value: USD 17.73 Search tips
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Actual silver weight: 0.238 oz
Current silver price: 74.52 USD/oz (see silver price )

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