Ice Age Giants - Woolly Rhinoceros coloured 50p Silver 2024 Proof

Ice Age Giants - Woolly Rhinoceros colored 50p Silver 2024 Proof 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 inhabiting the Eurasian territories during the Ice Age. This animal adapted to harsh, winter conditions thanks to its dense fur and massive build.

This piece is struck from Ag.925 silver, weighing 8 grams, with a diameter of 27.30 mm, in a proof standard. The mintage of this coin is limited to 2,500 pieces. Additionally, this remarkable piece was produced by The Royal Mint. The product is packaged in its original casing. The coin carries the guarantee of the UK government regarding its legality, metal purity, and origin, and is also a legal tender in the issuing country.

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

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