5 Pounds - Charles III - Mary Seacole
Obverse: © The Royal Mint
Reverse: © The Royal Mint
Commemorated Event
Celebrating the life and work of Mary Seacole
Description
This coin was issued to celebrate the life and work of Mary Seacole, a nurse and entrepreneur.
The coin was available individually in BU, silver and gold editions.
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
2023
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
Obverse (heads)
Obverse Description
Uncrowned portrait of HM King Charles III, with legend around.
Obverse Designer
Martin Jennings
Obverse Lettering
CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2023 ·
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
Portrait photo of Mary Seacole, with legend around.
Reverse Designer
Sandra Deiana
Reverse Lettering
MARY
SEACOLE
SD
Edge
Edge Description
Milled
Mints
Royal Mint, Llantrisant
1968 - to date
Mintage
Year
Mintage
Quality
2023
Brilliant Uncirculated