2022 King Charles III Royal Arms 50p — The First Ever Charles III Portrait Coin | Double Sided Gold Decal | Royal Mint

The most historic moment in British coinage in 70 years — the first coin ever to bear King Charles III's portrait.

This is a genuine 2022 Royal Mint uncirculated King Charles III fifty pence coin — the first 50p to feature the official coin effigy of His Majesty King Charles III — transformed into something extraordinary with full colour gold decals professionally finished and hand-applied by FinderKeeperStore on BOTH sides. The Royal Arms in stunning gold detail on the reverse. King Charles III's portrait in gold on the obverse. A double-sided gold masterpiece marking the dawn of a new era in British history.

What makes this coin extraordinary: ✅ Genuine 2022 Royal Mint uncirculated King Charles III 50p ✅ Uncirculated condition — from sealed Royal Mint bag ✅ The first 50p coin ever to feature the official portrait of King Charles III ✅ Reverse features the four quarters of the Royal Arms — a design from the 1953 Coronation Crown ✅ The four national emblems — rose, thistle, shamrock and leek — between each quarter ✅ In keeping with tradition, the King faces to the left — opposite to Queen Elizabeth II ✅ Portrait sculpted by Martin Jennings — personally approved by King Charles III ✅ Full colour gold decal on REVERSE — Royal Arms quarters in gold ✅ Full colour gold decal on OBVERSE — King Charles III portrait in gold ✅ The ONLY double-sided gold decal version — unique to FinderKeeperStore ✅ 54 sold — proven demand ✅ Please keep coin in capsule to protect both decals from moisture ✅ Dispatched same or next working day by Royal Mail — free postage

🎁 The perfect Royal gift for Royal Family enthusiasts, coin collectors, history lovers and anyone wanting to mark the dawn of the new Carolean era. The double-sided gold decal transforms this historic first portrait coin into a genuinely regal keepsake. Ideal for birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries and as a lasting Royal memento.

👑 About this historic coin: The Royal Mint has depicted Britain's Royal Family on coins for over 1,100 years. This 2022 50p marks one of the most significant moments in that history — the first coin to bear the portrait of King Charles III. The reverse features a design by herald painter Edgar Fuller, originally appearing on the 1953 Coronation Crown — the four quarters of the Royal Arms in cruciform arrangement, alternating with the emblems of the home nations. The gold decal by FinderKeeperStore highlights the four Royal Arms quarters and the King's portrait in warm gold, making the heraldic detail leap vividly to life.

👑 The Royal Arms — a thousand years of heraldry: The four quarters represent the nations of the United Kingdom. Three golden lions on red represent England. A red lion rampant on gold represents Scotland. A golden harp on blue represents Ireland. England appears again in the fourth quarter. These heraldic symbols have appeared on the Royal Arms since the reign of Edward III in the 14th century — over 600 years of unbroken tradition, now on a coin you can hold in your hand.

👑 A new direction — literally: King Charles III's portrait faces to the left — the opposite direction to Queen Elizabeth II. Every new British monarch faces the opposite direction to their predecessor on coinage — a tradition dating back centuries. The last time this happened was 1952. This coin captures that historic reversal — a moment that won't happen again in most people's lifetimes.

🏪 About FinderKeeperStore: We design and hand-apply every decal ourselves using professional equipment. Each coin is individually checked and carefully packaged to arrive safely. 99.5% positive feedback across more than 15,000 transactions. Est. 2007 — 18 years on eBay. Any questions — please message us, we always respond quickly.

Please note: Decal stickers are applied for decorative purposes by FinderKeeperStore. Please keep the coin in its capsule to protect both decals from moisture and handling. The coin itself is a genuine Royal Mint issue. Due to the handmade nature of each piece, minor variations may occur.