5 Pounds - Charles III (Coronation; Silver Proof) 2023 front 5 Pounds - Charles III (Coronation; Silver Proof) 2023 back
5 Pounds - Charles III (Coronation; Silver Proof) 2023 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2023

5 Pounds - Charles III Coronation; Silver Proof

2023 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
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
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#363643
Rarity index
73%

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 (12,500 issue limit, 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 (1,500 issue limit; sales unknown). Issue Limit: 16,860

© Royal Mint 2023

The coin was also available in copper-nickel, silver piedfort and gold proof.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Charles III Coronation Silver Proof coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting the St. Edward's Crown, which is used in the coronation ceremony of British monarchs. The crown is surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves, symbolizing strength and durability, and the coin's weight and purity are also indicated on the reverse. This design is a special feature of the coin, making it a distinctive and collectible item for numismatists and fans of the British royal family.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2023  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pounds - Charles III (Coronation; Silver Proof) 2023 coin.