© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
5 Pounds - Charles III Dame Shirley Bassey; Silver Proof
2023 year| Silver (.999) | 62.86 g | 40 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 6.54 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 62.86 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#370156 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
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: 360© The Royal Mint, 2023
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design on its reverse side, which depicts a portrait of Dame Shirley Bassey, a renowned Welsh singer, actress, and philanthropist. This design was created by sculptor and designer, Gary Breeze, and it is the first time that Dame Bassey has been featured on a British coin. The coin's obverse side, on the other hand, bears the standard effigy of King Charles III, as required by the Royal Mint.
