5 Pounds - Charles III (George Michael) 2024 front 5 Pounds - Charles III (George Michael) 2024 back
5 Pounds - Charles III (George Michael) 2024 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2024

5 Pounds - Charles III George Michael

2024 year
Copper-nickel 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
2024
Value
5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.54
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#402585
Rarity index
65%

Reverse

Image of George Michael with guitar strings in background.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GEORGE
MICHAEL
SD

Designer: Sandra Deiana

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued as part of the Music Legends series, this coin was also struck  in coloured copper-nickel, silver and gold.

©The Royal Mint, 2024

Interesting fact

The 5 Pounds - Charles III (George Michael) 2024 coin from the United Kingdom features a unique design that commemorates the life and legacy of George Michael, a renowned British singer-songwriter and pop icon. The coin's design includes an image of George Michael in his iconic "Wham!" era, along with the lyrics from his hit song "Faith" inscribed around the edge of the coin. This coin is a rare and collectible item for fans of George Michael and 80s pop culture, and its unique design makes it stand out from other coins in the Royal Mint's collection.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2024  - - - - - -

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