© The Royal Mint, 2024
© The Royal Mint, 2024
5 Pounds - Charles III Buckingham Palace; Gold Proof
2024 year| Gold (.9167) | 39.94 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2024 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 39.94 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#394644 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Image of Buckingham Palace, legend below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BUCKINGHAM
PALACE
Designer: Henry Gray
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin was issued as part of the Annual Gold Proof set for 2023 (issue limit 25, sales unknown), as well as individually (Issue limit: 125, sales unknown). The design was also struck in copper-nickel and silver proof. Issue limit: 210
© The Royal Mint, 2024
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pounds - Charles III (Buckingham Palace; Gold Proof) 2024 coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the coronation of King Charles III, which took place on June 12, 2023. The coin's obverse side features an image of the King's crown, while the reverse side depicts a scene of the coronation ceremony at Buckingham Palace. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number of coins minted in gold proof quality.
