© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
5 Pounds - Charles III Coronation; Gold Proof
2023 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 | 2023 |
| 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#363644 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
St. Edward's Crown with the Sovereign's Sceptres below legend and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE CORONATION OF KING CHARLES III
6 MAY 2023
TN
Designer: Timothy Noad
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: • GOD SAVE OUR GRACIOUS KING
Comment
Issued individually (issue limit 500, sales unknown) on 24th April 2023 to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey on 6th May 2023, as well as in a coin and stamp cover (issue limit 100, sales unknown). Issue limit: 735.© Royal Mint 2023
The coin was also available in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pounds - Charles III (Coronation; Gold Proof) 2023 coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting a crowned effigy of King Charles III, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves and the inscription "CORONATION OF KING CHARLES III 2023". This design was created specifically for this coin to commemorate the coronation of King Charles III, making it a distinctive and special piece for collectors.
