2025 UK ‘Mary Poppins’ Fifty Pence Brilliant Uncirculated Colour Coin

Basic Information

  • Produced by The Royal Mint.
  • Part of a series of coin releases celebrating the magical adventures of Mary Poppins, an iconic character from the children’s books by P.L. Travers.
  • The reverse of the coin depicts Mary Poppins making her way to 'Number 17, Cherry Tree Lane', on the east wind with her umbrella and carpet bag in hand.
  • The design on the reverse of the coin, enhanced using colour, is an original illustration by Mary Shepard, which was remastered by Emma Noble, a product and coin designer for The Royal Mint.
  • The name, 'Mary Poppins', is featured below the design on the reverse of the coin.
  • The obverse of the coin features the official, uncrowned portrait of King Charles III, created by Martin Jennings.
  • The Latin inscription around the obverse of the coin, 'CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · ', an abbreviation of 'CHARLES III DEI GRATIA REX FIDEI DEFENSOR', translates as 'Charles III, by the Grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith', followed by the monetary value of '50 PENCE', and the year '2025', in English.
  • The initials 'MJ', of the artist Martin Jennings who created the official portrait of King Charles III, are displayed on the obverse of the coin, below the neck of the portrait.
  • Provided by The Royal Mint in a presentation card.
  • Maximum mintage of 10,000.

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