Ice Age Giants - Giant Deer coloured 50p Silver 2024 Proof

Ice Age Giants - Giant Deer Colored 50p Silver 2024 Proof is the latest coin in the fascinating "Ice Age Giants" series, which celebrates the extraordinary creatures of the Pleistocene epoch. The Giant Deer (Megaloceros giganteus), also known as the Irish Elk or Giant Irish Deer, was one of the largest deer species ever to roam the Earth. Its distinctive, massive antlers, spanning up to 3.5 meters, made it one of the most recognizable animals of its era.

The coin is struck from Ag.925 silver, weighs 8 grams, has a diameter of 27.30 mm, and is finished to a proof standard. The mintage of this issue is limited to 2,500 pieces. Moreover, this extraordinary coin was produced by The Royal Mint. The product comes in its original packaging. The coin is backed by the government of the United Kingdom, guaranteeing its legality, the purity of the silver, and the origin of the metal. It is a legal tender within the issuing country.

The obverse features the likeness of King Charles III, designed by Martin Jennings, along with the coin's denomination and the year of issuance.

The reverse showcases a majestic depiction of the Giant Deer in its natural habitat, surrounded by vegetation characteristic of the Ice Age. The design also includes the inscriptions "MEGALOCEROS" and "GIANT DEER".