Ice Age Giants - Woolly Rhinoceros 50p Cupro-Nickel 2024

Ice Age Giants - Woolly Rhinoceros 50p Cupro-nickel 2024 is the next coin in the "Ice Age Giants" series, commemorating the unique creatures of the Pleistocene epoch. The Woolly Rhinoceros (*Coelodonta antiquitatis*) was one of the most distinctive large mammals that inhabited the Eurasian territories during the Ice Age. This animal adapted to harsh winter conditions thanks to its dense fur and massive build.

The coin is struck from a copper-nickel alloy, weighing 8 grams, with a diameter of 27.30 mm. The issue is unlimited. Moreover, this extraordinary specimen was produced by The Royal Mint. The coin carries the guarantee of the United Kingdom's government regarding its legal status, metal purity, and origin, and is also legal tender in the issuing country.

Obverse features the effigy of King Charles III of the United Kingdom, along with the denomination and year, designed by Martin Jennings.

Reverse depicts the image of the Woolly Rhinoceros in its natural environment, surrounded by vegetation characteristic of the Ice Age. The design also includes the inscriptions "COELODONTA" and "WOOLLY RHINOCEROS."