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

5 Pounds - Charles III Hogwarts; Silver Proof

2023 year
Silver (.999) 62.86 g 40 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 (.999)
Weight
62.86 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#360671
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Image of Hogwarts Castle, with holographic image to left and lettering around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HOGWARTS
25 YEARS OF MAGIC

Designers: Jim Kay, Ffion Gwillim

Edge

Milled

Comment

The third in a 4-coin set commemorating the 25th anniversary of the publication of the first Harry Potter book - The Philosopher's Stone. This strike was issued with the portrait of Charles III making the series one of a few which had a change of portrait.

The coin was issued individually and was struck in a variety of metals and denominations. Issue limit: 510.

© The Royal Mint, 2023

Interesting fact

The 5 Pounds - Charles III (Hogwarts; Silver Proof) 2023 coin from the United Kingdom features an image of King Charles III in a Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry robe, highlighting the monarch's sense of humor and connection to popular culture.