1 Pound - Charles III Gold
| Gold (.9167) | 17.72 g | 23.03 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 2023-2024 |
| Value | 1 Pound 1 GBP = USD 1.31 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 17.72 g |
| Diameter | 23.03 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#382661 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Honeybees, denomination over royal cypher design at left.
Note: minting year as incuse micro-legend around the rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
POUND
— 2023 — — 2023 —
Designer: The Royal Mint
Edge
Segmented reeding (milled on alternate edges)
Comment
Released in the coronation year of King Charles III, the designs feature eight brand-new reverse designs that pay tribute to King Charles III, the four nations of the United Kingdom and the natural world.
The 2023 coins were issued in a set with an issue limit of 125.
© The Royal Mint, 2023
The 2023 coins featured a special Tudor crown privy mark.
© The Royal Mint, 2023
The design was also issued in base metal and silver proof.
The 2024 strike was issued in the Annual Gold Proof set with an issue limit of 25
© The Royal Mint, 2024
Interesting fact
The 1 Pound - Charles III (Gold) 2023-2024 coin from the United Kingdom has a unique feature - it features a special "privy mark" on the reverse side of the coin. A privy mark is a small design element that is added to a coin to signify a particular event or anniversary. In this case, the privy mark on the Charles III coin depicts a crown, which represents the monarch's crown, and is a nod to the coin's namesake, King Charles III. This privy mark is a distinctive feature that sets the coin apart from other coins in the series and makes it a special collector's item.
