Atlantic Salmon 50p BU

What is the PRIVY MARK on a Salmon 50p?

A privy mark is a small symbol added to coins to commemorate special events, anniversaries, or collaborations. For the Salmon 50p, its privy mark is a tiny crown symbol stamped onto some coins on the "heads" or "obverse" side Originating in historic minting to denote the mint or to distinguish coin variants, modern privy marks serve as collectible details, adding significance and uniqueness to certain coin releases. The Royal Mint has used privy marks on coins like those in the Queen's Beasts series and special commemoratives to enhance collectability and mark exclusive releases.

Privy Mark Confusion

First minted in 2023 in celebration of Charles' ascension of the throne, the privy mark is a small Tudor crown on non-circulated coins. The collector's versions (such as the BU coins) of the 2023 Atlantic Salmon 50p coins DO HAVE the special Privy Mark added on the King's side of the coin. The rare 2023 Atlantic Salmon 50p circulating coin, DOES NOT have the privy mark.