Tales of the Earth - Steppe Mammoth 50p Cupro-Nickel 2024

Tales of the Earth - Steppe Mammoth 50p Copper 2024 is a coin from the 'Tales of the Earth' series. The steppe mammoth (Mammuthus trogontherii) was one of the largest mammals of the Pleistocene epoch. This mammoth lived on vast grassy plains, adapting to life in the harsh conditions of the Ice Age.

The coin is minted in a copper-nickel alloy, weighing 8 grams, with a diameter of 27.30 mm. The mintage of the coin is unlimited. In addition, this unusual piece was produced by The Royal Mint. The coin is guaranteed by the UK government as to its legality, purity of bullion and origin of the metal, and is full legal tender in the issuer's country.

The obverse shows the likeness of King Charles III of the United Kingdom and the denomination and year, as designed by Martin Jennings.

The Rewers of the coin shows an image of a steppe mammoth in its natural habitat and the inscription "MAMMUTHUS", "STEPPE MAMMOTH".