2025 UK ‘Mary Poppins’ Fifty Pence Proof Gold Coin
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- Produced by The Royal Mint.
- The design on the reverse of the coin celebrates the classic character of Mary Poppins created by P.L. Travers, featuring a remastered design from Emma Noble that is based on an original illustration by Mary Shepard.
- The obverse of the coin features the first, uncrowned portrait of King Charles III, created by Martin Jennings.
- Limited release of 65.
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- Produced by The Royal Mint.
- Struck in 22 carat gold and finished to a proof standard.
- 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 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 box.
- Maximum mintage of 65.
| Country of Issue | United Kingdom |
| Denomination(s) | Fifty Pence (50p) |
| Alloy(s) | 22 Carat Gold |
| Weight(s) | 15.50g |
| Diameter(s) | 27.30mm |
| Shape(s) | Heptagon (7 Sided) |
| Quality | Proof |
| Mintage | 65 |
| Year of Issue | 2025 |
| Effigy | King Charles III, First Portrait |
| Reverse Designer(s) | Mary Shepherd, remastered by Emma Noble |
| Obverse Designer(s) | Martin Jennings |




