© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
25 Pounds - Charles III Coronation; Gold Proof
2023 year| Gold (.9999) | 7.8 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 25 Pounds 25 GBP = USD 33 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 7.8 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#363806 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Crowned Royal Arms dividing royal cyphers surrounded by national flower emblems, legend and date around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· THE CORONATION OF KING CHARLES III 6 MAY 2023 ·
HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE
Translation: Shame on he who thinks evil of it
Designer: John Bergdahl
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey on 6th May 2023. Issue Limit: 1,360© The Royal Mint, 2023
This design was also struck in several sizes and denominations in silver proof and gold proof.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Charles III (Coronation; Gold Proof) 2023 coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting a crowned effigy of King Charles III, which was created specifically for this coin by sculptor and engraver, Jody Clark. This design is different from the standard effigy of King Charles III that is used on other coins and currency.
