© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
5 Pounds - Charles III Dame Shirley Bassey
2023 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 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 | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#370155 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Golden silhouette of Dame Shirley Bassey, legend around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DAME SHIRLEY BASSEY
MOONRAKER
GOLDFINGER
DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER
SA
Designer: Sue Aperghis
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The sixth Issued as part of the Music Legends series, the coin was also struck in a variety of denominations and metals including colourised copper-nickel, colourised silver proof, silver proof and gold proof. Issue limit: 5,000© The Royal Mint, 2023
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique portrait of Dame Shirley Bassey, a renowned Welsh singer, on the reverse side, which was designed by sculptor and coin designer, Gary Breeze. This is the first time that Dame Shirley Bassey has been featured on a British coin, and it is a fitting tribute to her iconic career and contributions to the world of music.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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