50 pence UK 2023 – The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the first book in the Chronicles of Narnia series by Clive Staples Lewis. Released in 1950. Ranked among the 100 best novels in English according to Time magazine.
Most of the novel takes place in Narnia, a land of talking animals and mythical creatures ruled by the evil White Witch. In the story, four English children move into a large old country house after being evacuated during the war. The youngest, Lucy, visits Narnia three times thanks to the magic of the wardrobe in the spare room. Lucy’s three siblings accompany her on her third visit to Narnia. In Narnia, the siblings seem ready to fulfill an old prophecy and set out on a journey to save Narnia and their lives. Lion Aslan gives his life to save one of the children. He later rises from the dead, defeats the White Witch, and crowns the children kings and queens of Narnia.

Obverse: Illustration of Lucy and Mr. Tumnus by Pauline Baines from the original publication of the book.
Reverse: portrait of His Majesty King Charles III.

Denomination: 0.5 GBP
Weight: 8g
Diameter: 27.3mm
Metal: CuNi
The coin is packed in a special numismatic packaging.