5 Pounds - Charles III - Life and legacy of the Queen
Obverse: © The Royal Mint
Reverse: © The Royal Mint
Commemorated Event
Life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II
Description
This is one of the first coins to be issued under the reign of King Charles III, it was released on Monday October 3rd 2022 to commemorate the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II. Due to the unprecedented demand for this coin the mintage was unlimited until 31st December 2022.
This coin was available in BU, silver, platinum and gold.
Key Details
Country
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (GBR)
Issuer
The Royal Mint
Currency
Pound Sterling (decimalized)
GBP - £
1971 - to date
Type
Non Circulating
Year
2022
Alignment
Medal ↑↑
Shape
Round
Diameter (⌀)
38.61 mm
Thickness
2.89 mm
Weight
28.28 g
Face Value
5 Pounds (5 GBP)
Demonetized
No
Composition
Cupronickel
75% copper, 25% nickel
Series
Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Collection
Obverse (heads)
Obverse Description
Uncrowned portrait of HM King Charles III, with legend and date around.
Obverse Designer
Martin Jennings
Obverse Lettering
CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2022 ·
MJ
Obverse Unabridged Lettering
Charles III Dei Gratia Rex Fidei Defensor
Obverse Lettering Translation
Charles the Third by the Grace of God King Defender of the Faith
Reverse (tails)
Reverse Description
This coin features two portraits of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, one while in her younger years and one in her later life, with a crown above and royal cypher below, with legend above and dates below.
Reverse Designer
John Bergdahl
Reverse Lettering
ELIZABETH REGINA
EIIR
1926 - 2022
Reverse Lettering Translation
Queen Elizabeth
Edge
Edge Description
Milled
Mints
Royal Mint, Llantrisant
1968 - to date
Mintage
Year
Mintage
Quality
2022
Brilliant Uncirculated